
4 Pete's Sake - stock.adobe.com
A strong majority (55%) of U.S. consumers are “very concerned” about tariffs, stating that price increases are already impacting their budgets, according to new survey results released by Optimove Insights.
Key takeaways:
· 82% of respondents expressed concern about inflation, with nearly half (47%) significantly changing their spending habits.
- Everyday essentials like groceries and gas are the top spending worry for 31% of consumers.
- Tariffs are tied with lifestyle costs, such as dining out and entertainment, as the second-highest spending concern (19%).



















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