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Floridians getting thrifty with it: Buying used to dodge tariffs

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Tampa Bay families turn to secondhand shopping as imported clothing and shoe prices climb nearly 40% due to tariffs.

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  • Floridians are shopping at thrift stores to avoid higher prices from tariffs. 4s
  • Goodwill stores offer a new free loyalty program with deeper discounts. 1m 7s
  • Most items at these stores are donated and not affected by tariffs. 1m 30s
  • Yale's budget lab reports tariffs have cost households about $2,400 and raised clothing prices nearly 40%. 1m 58s
  • Experts warn that tariffs could push up to 875,000 Americans into poverty. 2m 9s
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