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President-elect Trump plans to increase tariffs on all products made in Canada, Mexico, and China. A tariff is a tax on imported goods, and higher tariffs lead to higher costs paid by consumers. Mexico, China, and Canada are the top three suppliers of goods to the U.S., meaning increased tariffs on those countries would increase how much Americans have to pay for a variety of common products, ranging from food and gas to clothes and toys.

Popular holiday items that could face price increases next year:

Clothing and Footwear: Need new running shoes for the athlete in your life or stylish boots for New Year’s Eve? Well, 99% of all footwear sold in the U.S. is imported, and Mexico and China make a large amount of apparel and footwear sold in U.S. stores. 

Toys: From teddy bears for little ones to video game consoles for older kids, nothing makes for a more classic holiday gift for kids than toys, and almost all toys gifted on Christmas are made in China. For the kids who’d rather read than play with toys? Canada is a major supplier of the paper used for printed books sold in the U.S.

Electronics: How sweet of you to upgrade your parents from their clunky old phones to the latest smartphones! Most personal electronics, such as phones, computers, tablets, headphones, and TVs, are imported from China. China supplies most of the lithium batteries in the world, including the majority of those used in the U.S., which power not only these consumer electronics but also medical equipment like pacemakers and electric vehicles. 

Household appliances: Maybe you’re finally getting your bestie on the air fryer trend or looking for a practical gift for a sibling who just left the nest. Many household appliances and other home goods come from Mexico, China, and Canada. Canada is a major source of iron and steel used in appliances and construction. Mexico and China produce a wide range of appliances, large and small, including washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hair dryers, and vacuums. 

Food: From stocking stuffers to family meals and celebratory drinks, food is a huge part of the holiday season, and tons of food products come from Canada, Mexico, and China. Not only would festive treats like candy and alcohol get more expensive due to tariffs, so would everyday essentials like fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, coffee, seasonings, and so much more. Canada and Mexico even supply a large amount of the plastic used to package food, and Canada provides the aluminum for soda cans. 

Cars: It’s a stereotype of Christmas commercials – a brand new car with a big bow in the driveway. But where did that car – or the parts making it up – come from? Likely Mexico, Canada, or China. Mexico is the largest supplier of cars and car parts to the U.S., with many car parts coming from China as well. Many cars sold in the U.S. are manufactured over the border in Mexico and Canada, even those sold by U.S.-based companies. This is especially true for electric vehicles, including some made by Ford and Chevrolet, many of which are manufactured at Mexican factories. Not to mention, Canada is a major supplier of steel, aluminum, and rubber, which are needed to make cars and car parts. 

Don’t want to pay more for gifts and so many other essentials next year? Call on Republicans in Congress to oppose the Trump tariffs and not raise our costs. +1 (202) 224-3121