Tariff Talk: What Trade Policies Could Mean for Your Budget

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Learn how tariffs affect prices, inflation, and manufacturing, plus tips to prepare for potential new economic changes.

What are tariffs, and how do they affect your wallet? What would President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs mean for consumers, the economy, and inflation? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the complexities of tariffs, unpacking their potential impact on prices, supply chains, and domestic manufacturing. They begin with a breakdown of what tariffs are, why they exist, and how they’ve historically influenced U.S. trade policy. Along the way, they share insights on navigating rising costs, understanding the global supply chain, and the inflationary effects of tariffs.

In the second half of the episode, Sean and Anna cover the latest money headlines, including trends from Black Friday and Cyber Monday spending, predictions for a potential “Santa Claus rally” in the stock market, and a new survey revealing Americans’ views on financial success.

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In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: what are tariffs, how tariffs work, tariffs and inflation, Trump tariff plans, supply chain tariffs, inflation and tariffs, trade policy impact, tariffs on imported goods, global supply chain issues, consumer price increases, manufacturing tariffs, economic impact of tariffs, U.S. trade policy, Black Friday spending trends, Santa Claus rally stock market, tariffs on Canada Mexico China, global trade tariffs, tariffs and manufacturing, economic inflation causes, tariff history in the U.S., import taxes, Trump trade policies, price increases on goods, supply chain disruptions, manufacturing challenges, economic recession fears, holiday spending trends, U.S. exports, and international trade.

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