Recent tariffs have triggered legal challenges and global trade tensions, but their most tangible effect is on U.S. consumers. A surprising number of shoppers now face unexpected fees on low-value imports, as seen when a $60 doll from Canada arrived with a $60 tariff bill—thanks to the end of the de minimis exemption. Shipping carriers are increasingly collecting duties at delivery, often catching buyers off guard. Economically, tariffs have driven up prices by an average of 6% on imported goods, with coffee and Turkish rugs seeing even steeper hikes. Cheaper products bear the brunt due to thin margins, while domestic goods have risen 3.5%, partly due to reliance on imported materials. Though premium brands are absorbing costs for now, continued tariffs could push more price increases onto consumers, contributing significantly to inflation that hits household budgets directly.