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fierdracas@reddit

Rice 5 lbs Chicken bouillion 1(kitch cabinet) Beef bouillion 1(kitchen cabinet) Oatmeal 3 Cinnamon toast crunch 3 Sandwich bags 1 Quart bags 1 Gallon bags 1 Itch gel 2 (i bathroom organizer) 5 cheese pasta 8 Penne 2 Rotini 2 Pancake mix 3 Plastic wrap 3 Dog food 1 Flour (1 bag in freezer, 1 in basement) Sugar 2 Natrol 2 (above fridge) AA batteries 2 boxes of 48 basemt AAA batteries. 1 box of 36 Android chargers:2 boxes basemt Apple chargers 2 boxes Husbands shampoo 2 My shampoo & conditioner 2 of ea Laundry detergent 3 Bleach 2 Baking soda 1 Baking powder 2 Green beans 25 Tuna 22 Kidney 25 Black beans 25 Great northern 10 Pintos 30 Peas 18 Diced tomatoes 25 Rotel 25 Manwich 12 Corn 24 Vinegar 1 (basement) Vanilla wafers 3 PB 2 Aquaphor 1 Oil 2 Mayo 2 Ketchup 2 Club crackers 2 Bread crumbs 2 Dawn 2 Peacj drink mix 3 Ibuprofen 2 Toothpaste 4 Cotton swabs 1 My deodorant 2 Pads 1 Bodywash (ivory) 1 Lemon lysol 2 Coffee 3 Syrup 1 Rubbing alcohol 1 Shoes Autism chewies TP-carton of 96 Paper towels Cocoa Trashbags

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That only sounds smart to me and not silly. I have a couple of solar walkway lights, solar fairy lights in old whiskey bottles, and solar camping lights. Almost all of them live in the main window of my living room and when we had a blackout one night last summer, they were all charged and ready to spread around the living room while my family hung out.

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croque4@reddit

Buy an external hard drive with 1TB. Download movies on it. I have 2 with over 2k movies and shows on it

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GeorgiaBill280@reddit

Ok so humor me. Back in the day we’d download from some P2P sharing website. How do you download movies these days? Can’t bring myself to buy them? gif haha

I always do the "keep two sizes on hand" thing too, and I swear my toddler grew so fast this winter the first "next" size of boots lasted a week before they didn't fit.

Depending on the age range, it might be worth getting the next two sizes after those two.

DrilldoOfConsequence@reddit

Damn... Cat food... Okay now I'm stressed.

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chicagotodetroit@reddit

Don’t stress; take action.

I have a cat that eats Friskies canned food. I checked all my local stores, and Amazon has the best price for the flavors she likes. Amazon also never went out of stock during 2020, even when Aldi and Walmart had zero cans of cat food on the shelf.

I set up a subscribe-and-save to get a 5% discount. Sometimes you get an additional 10% or 25% off your first order, so I did a big order of 3 packs one month. Then every few weeks, they auto ship another one at the 5% discount.

If money is tight that month, I can feel ok skipping the auto ship because I already have some extras on hand.

I know some are boycotting amazon right now, but my cat doesn’t care about a boycott. She needs to eat, and I need to save money.

TLDR, don’t stress. Do what you can to get ahead of the issue.

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StitchingChaos@reddit

Amazon plans to show the addition cost due to tariffs, so they're off my shitlist!

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mughand@reddit

Chewy has decent prices on Friskies canned food. Plus, you can subscribe. Plus, they are not evil.

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DrilldoOfConsequence@reddit

Thank you! That is a bit reassuring. Still, while I can, I'm at least going to stock up on the canned stuff just in case. I will gladly go hungry before they do but with a bit of prepping none of us should :-)

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TubeSockLover87@reddit

You can also feed your cats sardines, wash off the salt brine they come in and serve in fresh water. If theyre in oil, the oil is good for them.

Don't let panic make you forget what you know.

We still have 1 fancy feast dependee in our household and it makes me nervous as well.

I had the same concern about it going bad. I checked, and the best by date on the dog and cat dry food that I buy is 1 year out.

That's something I've been keeping an eye, personally. American products you can still purchase that are still available from pre-deregulation times.

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DrilldoOfConsequence@reddit

Damn now there's a though re: powdered milk.

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Specific_Upstairs@reddit

More reason to grab it now. Something on the shelf today is from long before the inspection pause began.

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SpacemanLost@reddit

I shudder at the thought of Chinese Powdered milk showing up here in the states.

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Specific_Upstairs@reddit

From the wikipedia page for powdered milk, .02 seconds in google -

I adore Chewy. I don't think even one shipment has gone wrong in the six years I've used them for dry dog and cat food, prescription cat food, and treats/toys/supplies. They also have an autoship option with 5% off that has literally saved me hundreds of dollars.

crlthrn@reddit

Commiserations. Veterinary care is ludicrously expensive.

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Immortal-one@reddit

Your cat is NOT adapting. It genuinely hates you and is just waiting for the day you die to eat you.

When my cats come to give me nose kisses when I’m sleeping, I know they’re actually checking to see if I’m still alive or if I’m just meat. When I respond they pretend to want snuggles and start purring…but it’s all just a cover.

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Otherwise-Ebb4119@reddit

Also if you have lots of "saved" or "wishlist" items in your cart on Amazon, etc. I'm seeing several items no longer available.

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QueerTree@reddit

Genuinely everything. Our commerce is so interconnected on a global scale that it’s impossible to really tease out any one part.

ha I see how it is.

Here is a pro tip for you: You prep for Trump's wrecking the economy by saving money and trimming your expenses not by sending more dollars to chiyna.

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Tdivarco@reddit

While I mostly agree with you, the risk isn’t that large manufacturers will just stop making things, the risk is that they can’t make things. Essential components or ingredients that come from overseas that are delayed (consolidating cargo ships as to not sail half loaded vessels) or the exporting country deciding they no longer want to do business with us. Yes, both of these things can likely be resolved with more money, and that cost will definitely make its way down to the consumer, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be gaps in supply.

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Typically_Talking@reddit

Yes, I’m not as panicked because I think I have my bases covered. I can fill in the rest even if it isn’t my first choice.

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AnonymousJman@reddit

My local convenience store was out of condoms and lube. God, it's going to be a long, dry summer.

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Papabear3339@reddit

If you want a real easy list, go browsing on ALI express.

Toys, consumer electronics, and cloths are the most obvious things that will take a hit.

Less obvious, but still critical: cars, home appliances, and anything else that depends on chinese parts.

Computers and phones obviously.

Things i'm not worried about:

Food: The USA has enough farmland for 5x our population easy. A lot of it isn't even used.

Wood: The price will go up, but we have plenty of forest.

And then there is the ecosystem. Packing, processing, distributing.

Warehouse, machines, equipment.

Businesses sized and located right to take those new crops.

That doesn't change overnight.

Oh, and those machines? Lots of bits from canada, china, etc.

Not to mention how shitty coffee, durian, bananas, pineapple, vanilla grow in the areas of the US that could convert their farmland.

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totpot@reddit

Even with food, a lot of the packaging is made in China. So some food items will actually see prices go up even though the cost of the food goes down.

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Typically_Talking@reddit

You know, for years I have been complaining to my husband that items are triple wrapped and then put in a box.

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CannyGardener@reddit

This was a hard lesson to learn during Covid. Our usual supplier suuuuper slowed down, couldn't keep things in stock. We went to all the major domestic manufacturers and they had essentially drawn a line at a certain revenue level, anyone under that line was cut off from being able to order. The line they drew was quite high... I buy literal millions of dollars of this sort of product, to give you an idea of where they set the cutoff last time. McDonalds will still have cups, but Joe Schmo's Ice cream Shop is going to start having some pretty odd looking cups here pretty soon, if they can get a hold of them.

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PrairieFire_withwind@reddit

This is absolutely why so many smaller businesses are dependent upon china. They cannot meet the minimum order requirement for US manufacturers.

Even if the thing they need is made in the US.

People skip over this all the time.

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Carrie_1968@reddit

Although I know we could feed all of America if we cared to, current conditions show that we don’t care to.

Namely, farmers have been complaining that their food which was grown with the intention of being sold to other countries now cannot go to other countries, and has been literally rotting by the ton. And not only did we Americans not get to benefit from the excess food (let alone at a cheaper price), the farmers got paid zero dollars for their season of hard work.

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Bob4Not@reddit

Not true quite true for all panels - some brands are, but others are made in Taiwan, the USA, and elsewhere

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IGnuGnat@reddit

I paid an awful lot of money for a Fujitsu mini split heat pump, it came with a warranty of seven years. It failed at seven years, six months, right at peak Covid.

Equivalent_Yard_4392@reddit

What brand do you recommend? I'm looking for one rn

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UnofficiallyDone@reddit

If you buy from amazon I got this one. https://a.co/d/90tOw8A

If not they also have fans for different tools. Ryobi, DeWalt etc

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DapperDame89@reddit

Another good option would be fans that can be powered by a 18v battery like a drill battery.

I have 2 of the ryobi fans that I like and of course different sized Ah batteries.

The heads tilt and have I think 3 speed settings.

Then obviously a way to recharge the batteries.

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UnofficiallyDone@reddit

I have a Ryobi clip fan also! I forgot 😆 All my portable tools are 18v Ryobi and I have the 6 port charger and various single ones too. I just got the mini chainsaw for $69 (tool only)

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Working-Promotion728@reddit

Texas is so screwed if our "independent" grid fails between June and November.

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Salute-Major-Echidna@reddit

I feel so bad for you folks. Devilish heat down south sometimes

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ExtremeZombie4705@reddit

stocked up instant coffee (what I primarily drink as far as coffee goes), foil, and got some car maintenance done. If the coffee goes I’ll live, it’s already a dollar more than it was before inauguration. And really I’m just postponing the costs by stocking up something consumable like coffee- I’ll likely switch to store brand later depending on pricing (I restock as I use).

Really I’d recommend keep a close eye on budget because I think the prices creeping up will be a more likely than just plain empty shelves. Even the yogurt I usually get (made in the USA-it’s likely the packaging/cups that aren’t) went up 19 cents last month, all at once, too ( it’s been 80 cents for like 3 years). Bout to start making that myself.

Bassman602@reddit

Refrigerant short Trane, American standard, Lennox, carrier, icp, night and day, plus several others use 454 refrigerant. It was announced that these chemicals are going up 42%. There was panic buying in the industry. And that exact same moment, there was a defect in the refrigerant jugs. There is very little refrigerant in the United States of America for the summer, even though it’s made here by Honeywell and chemours the safety valves and the jugs come from China. We are told maybe 6-10 weeks Only Goodman and diakin use a different R32. I have been a Trane dealer for 15 years and don’t have a drop for new installs. I switched to Goodman for the summer and maybe beyond.

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BigJSunshine@reddit

I have never been so glad that we had to replace our AC last summer

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StuartShlongbottom@reddit

Like many Americans, I am crippled by no coffee. The prospect of my coffee bean budget going up 20% or more is mildly irritating, but the prospect of running out in a SHTF scenario is terrifying. So I am trying to transition to consuming tea, since the variety I'm using is < caffeine. Eventually, ideally, no caffeine addiction. ...wish me luck

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holistivist@reddit

Isn’t most teas produced in China?

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StuartShlongbottom@reddit

eventually, ideally, no caffeine addiction.

I have no intention of sticking with tea. It's a temporary fix.

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I can't get food for my kitty anymore. And she doesn't like any other food in the store. I don't know what to do. She still has dried food. But, her wet food is gone.

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Future_Cake@reddit

Folks have recommended Chewy.com a lot for ordering pet supplies. If Chewy happens to sell the kind you need...?

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ctilvolover23@reddit

I'll try there. But, the store says that Purina is having problems at their plant. So, I'm not too confident in finding my cat food there. Unless they keep a ton of stock there.

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Future_Cake@reddit

:( Oh! Plant problems isn't good...

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SeaGurl@reddit

I dont have a list, but personally, I'm grabbing clothes and shoes for my kids in the next couple of sizes. Some of their clothes are made in Vietnam others in China, but I'm going ahead and getting regardless of where they're manufactured.

I'm also getting a couple of pairs of good shoes for myself especially since the brand i like is in fact manufactured in China.

I read that electronics and toys will likely be the first to see shortages, so if you need anything from those categories now will probably be the time.

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Salute-Major-Echidna@reddit

Try thrift shops

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OBotB@reddit

And if you have a Costco near you keep an eye out for their "get rid of it" star of doom clearance. Sometimes it is meh, but other times it is better than thrift store prices. Went on a random weekday night and 4 different shirts were $2.50-3 each, a type of dress shoes was $3, shorts for $3. Double pack of shorts for $5. Great return policy for if you buy it and try it on/have your family try it on at home and don't like the fit.

Even their regular sale prices are pretty good, again return policy. We buy the swimsuits/sandals and gloves/jackets for my kids in the next 1-2 sizes up when they shift for seasons.

Plus, unlike a lot of the thrift stores they treat their staff pretty well, and we go their for groceries anyway so it isn't a separate trip... and minor as it is I love the color bands on the tags/stickers for different sizes. If I'm looking for a Large all I have to do is scan the pile for royal blue. For extra small lilac, etc. Much faster than searching through thrift stuff for things that look OK and aren't damaged only to find someone cut the size tag out and trying to guess the size.

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gillandred@reddit

Yes, stock up now. When prices on kids clothes go through the roof, everybody will suddenly be giving thrift shops a try, and prices will go up, up, up.

I know, like why let your kids have one last good Christmas before the next Great depression, amirite?

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Doesnt_everyone@reddit

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OB71@reddit

Well, well, well, there are actually still preppers on the subreddit. Color me pleasantly surprised

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Doesnt_everyone@reddit

Ho Ho Ho Santas got some preppin to do

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For me, water filters and batteries.

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Kiss_of_Cultural@reddit

Coffee and chocolate are already being impacted by both tariffs and climate change. When I see sales on something I like, I buy 2. Some foods are healthier to buy imported due to US soil and pesticides issues, like rice and oats are best bought imported.

Any tools, power tools, vehicle repairs, electronics you anticipate needing soon you should try to get NOW. I’m in the market for a riding lawn mower and chainsaw, and need to get them soon.

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WeekendQuant@reddit

Will there be shortages due to tariffs? Stores can still get the goods, but they likely won't have people buying as much. If anything there will be supply glut and they'll end up marking it way up until they have to clearance it due to expiring or a new model coming out.

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YellowCabbageCollard@reddit

No, it will be empty shelves because companies are looking at the price of goods plus the tariffs and canceling shipments left and right. They are looking at high prices that they know people won't pay or they simply can't afford to buy themselves to import. They are not going to pay huge sums to import things no one will buy and they have to mark down because they aren't that dumb. Would you pay twice as much for something, knowing people won't buy it, and knowing you will take a loss on it?

Also don’t have time to look at every item at local grocery store or retail store.

So you want others to provide you information you yourself are not willing to gather. For free. Got it.

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Terrible_College9397@reddit

Here's what my prep looks like-

Used backup cell phone
Larger backup TV from Marketplace
Extra cables, batteries, power banks
Sharpening stones for knives and blades
Manual can openers (stocked from garage sales, for future barter)

KN95s and N95s masks (purchased before NIOSH was obliterated)

80% alcohol Hand Sanitizer
Extra Berkey water filter
Bandages and first aid basics
Laundry detergent and bleach
Light bulbs
Toiletries
Garbage bags and ziploc bags
Allergy and cold medicines
Vitamins

6 months worth of Rx meds
Petroleum jelly and Neosporin
Lidocaine antiseptic spray
Painkillers
Feminine hygiene products (for use and barter)

Bulk bags of rice and beans
Cooking oil
Canned tomatoes
Canned tuna
Canned corn, green beans, coconut milk
Pasta and marinara sauce
Dehydrated milk, butter, and cream
COFFEE
Spices (stockpiled and constantly added to)
Fresh egg hookup with neighbor on my street, I barter for tech help

We already have a wood stove for heating
Cast iron pan and Dutch oven (to cook on wood stove if necessary)
Kerosene lamps
Extra lamp oil
Extra lamp wicks

Two new engines installed this year (‘02 Honda and ‘10 Subaru)
Tires replaced on both vehicles within the last year
Extra wiper blades on hand

Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, kale planted
Plans to install rain barrels
Stocking up on seeds from local seed library (planned)

Excess art supplies for the kids
Puzzles, games, cards and so many books
Sewing basics (with barter backup if needed)

Things I plan on purchasing this week -

New hair clippers
Toaster

There are exceptions. If someone loses certain medications (non-controlled) it can be covered, but have to check your health plan and how helpful your pharmacy is. Important note: don’t try this with controlled substances- even if legitimate, you will have a note added to your file!

Interesting_You6852@reddit

Aluminum foil and parchment paper.

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ironimity@reddit

Looking ahead, when people connect the dots between their suffering and the headline how it is being used to generate revenue for the government to support another tax cut deficit for the wealthy - well - no shortage of a giant pickle we will be in, made in America!

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SwampYankee@reddit

If you need a window AC for the summer, now is the time.

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After_Cover7483@reddit

Yeah here's the list:

Thats the list

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crlthrn@reddit

Fair enough. I filled a shedload with Seville orange marmalade, just after Christmas. Soft fruit season is on the way. Have you any jars you don't want...? 😁

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MostNet6719@reddit

The thing I’m thinking is - say there’s some issue with dental supplies so your dentist starts scheduling appointments further out. I don’t know - some consumable they use in imaging that comes from china, dental picks,???

Two weeks is a long time to have a toothache. I just bought a $25 kit off Amazon for things like missing fillings, broken tooth etc.

Because there were shortages of residential toilet paper. Nobody was pooping at work anymore.

Here is an odd one. Frozen hamburger Patties doubled in price at Walmart here in central SC.

I just grabbed a sleeve of 12 last week for around $7. Grabbed one today.....$14.

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East_Importance7820@reddit

This happened to us (Atlantic Canada) during early-mid 2021. Now I just watch out for when my local independent meat market has a big sale on. Last year we bought a box of frozen burgers for like a super cheap price for what it was. But we couldn't have done it without our deep freezer and vacuum sealer. Probably 100++ burgers.

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Ho_Advice_8483@reddit (OP)

Wow really! Yikes. I love frozen burgers. Quick cheap meal vs fast food burgers. Ty

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skibby1234@reddit

Yeah, I was shocked, but I'm heading out to camp for the weekend, so I just bit the bullet and bought them.

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flyingbutresses@reddit

Childless, single cat dad here, but I agree with the clothes statements. Recently had to return to office more frequently, and my clothes from 2020 don’t fit. I planned/needed to buy 2 sets but doubled it to 4 to give myself peace of mind. I also bought a new pair of tennis shoes sooner than planned in anticipation of the current one wearing out.

Yeah, this doesn’t help packratitis.

Supposed I should buy backup parts for the sewing machine so that it’s easier to mend clothes.

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follow_the_rats@reddit

My hoarder tendencies are in full swing with all this uncertainty. Ugh. Thank you for reminding me to re-up my sewing supplies!

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ryleg@reddit

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/economics/product-shortages-empty-store-shelves-loom-falling-shipments-china-rcna202812

"lower-cost footwear, apparel, toys and electronics, for which manufacturing is heavily concentrated in China, Gold said. Other perishable items coming from China, like apple juice and fish, have limited shelf lives and were more difficult for retailers to stockpile."

Everyday Items Likely to Be Affected Soon

👶 Baby & Child Essentials

Strollers, car seats, cribs, nursery furniture: Approximately 90% are manufactured in Asia, primarily China. Tariffs are causing price hikes and potential shortages. AP News

🍽️ Kitchen & Household Goods

Toasters, coffee makers, electric fans, humidifiers, LED bulbs, hair curlers, alarm clocks: Many of these items are predominantly imported from China, making them susceptible to price increases and limited availability. Vox

🧂 Food & Pantry Staples

Garlic, apple juice concentrate, teas, spices, seafood: These products, often sourced or processed in China, are experiencing rising costs due to tariffs. Investopedia

🧸 Toys & School Supplies

Toys: With 80% of U.S. toys made in China, prices are expected to rise, and availability may decrease.

👕 Apparel & Footwear

Clothing and accessories: Tariffs are increasing costs for imported fabrics and components, leading to higher retail prices. The Guardian

💄 Beauty & Personal Care

Cosmetics and skincare products: Packaging and ingredients sourced from China are subject to tariffs, potentially raising prices.

🛠️ Miscellaneous Household Items

Plastic cutlery, takeout containers, printer paper: Commonly used items in households and businesses are facing cost increases due to tariffs.

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There have been lots of good suggestions here for what will run out soon. I also am concerned about what will run out down the track should these "negotiations" continue for much longer.

You can have a "Made in America" product, but the manufacturing of that product uses a Chinese made electronic component like an esp32. If it needs replacing ... your manufacturing shuts down. This is of particular concern for how food is packaged and shipped.

I would suggest getting good gardening tools, and while this might not be for everyone, a 3D printer. Having a 3D printer means you can repair all sorts of things.

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LaurenDreamsInColor@reddit

I’m set. Got my backup slow cooker. Ready for anything. JK. The three things we use the most in the kitchen are the slow cooker, rice cooker and airfryer. The good news is that these are super simple designs that can be repaired- other than the actual heater element.

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