We all know how fast the summer flies by—but this year, families in Missouri need to think ahead and act even faster. School is just around the corner, and prices on school supplies are about to shoot up thanks to incoming tariffs.
President Trump’s new round of tariffs will start hitting imported goods within weeks—and that includes a lot of what’s stocked on shelves for back-to-school season. From pencils to paper, backpacks to lunchboxes, we’re looking at price increases that could hit families hard. And they’ll show up fast—right as stores are stocking their last wave of inventory.
If you wait, you’re going to pay more. It’s that simple.
Now’s the time to shop. Don’t wait for the official start of school sales in late August—by then, prices could already be higher, and supplies more limited. Beat the rush, dodge the inflation, and make sure your kids have what they need without breaking the bank.
As someone who grew up in rural Missouri, I understand what it means to stretch every dollar—especially when you’ve got more than one kid and a list of supplies a mile long. That’s why I’m urging families across Missouri’s 4th District to shop early and smart this year.
Tariffs may be out of our control, but planning ahead isn’t. Save yourself the extra cost and the headache—get your back-to-school shopping done now, before the prices spike.
Let’s keep more money in Missouri families’ pockets—and make sure every kid starts the year with what they need.
—Ricky Dana, Candidate for U.S. House, Missouri-4
Sources:
Washington Post: Tariffs to Raise Back-to-School Prices
CNBC: U.S. Tariffs to Hit Imported School Items
NYT: Trump Tariffs Likely to Affect Consumer Costs by September