Tariffs were supposed to punish foreign companies. Instead, they punished your wallet like it just lost a bet with Jeff Bezos. From Apple to Whirlpool, here’s how real businesses are quietly passing the buck—and why your toothpaste now costs like it’s infused with diamonds.
A tariff is basically a tax on imported goods. Think of it as the cover charge countries slap on each other’s products. You want to bring in French wine? That’ll be 20%. Chinese electronics? Pay up. Canadian maple syrup? Okay, that one’s sacred—don’t touch it.