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December 16, 2025

Tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

  • Consumers say they've noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months.
    • By MAE ANDERSON
    AP Business Writer

    NEW YORK — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every holiday season.

    Green garlands, giant nutcrackers, baubles and bows go up in early November on the historic downtown building that houses the gift shop. Inside, customers can choose from over 500 different types of ornaments and a variety of holiday gift baskets.


     
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