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Trump Tariff Surcharges Are Now Getting Added to Customer Bills

Rolling Impact of Trade War Is Starting to Hit Consumers

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By Spencer Soper and Lily Meier

April 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM UTC

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Companies are slapping “Trump tariff” surcharges on customers’ bills in a bid to signal where price hikes are coming from, a marketing gimmick that could help some niche brands cash in on the politically charged moment.