30 Items to Consider Buying Before Tariffs Fully Take Effect

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Once tariffs fully take effect, the costs for some items may rise significantly.

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With news of widespread tariffs to come, you may be wondering what products to buy now for your family before prices increase. Once the tariffs fully take effect, the costs for some items may rise significantly in order to bring them into the country—and into your home. We'll likely notice the biggest price hikes on items that rely on international supply chains where at least one component of the finished product isn't produced domestically. Parenting products like car seats and strollers, which can be pricey to begin with, are expected to go up in price along with other items, including iPads and electronics, toys, your teen's favorite water bottles, Lululemon belt bags and leggings, and more.

If you may be in the market for these items in the near future, buying them sooner rather than later may help you ensure your family has what it needs (or wants) before prices go up. Below, we’ve included 30 things you might want to consider purchasing now before the tariffs kick in.

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Most electronics are manufactured overseas, so if you’ve been considering a new iPad, TV, or other electronic, now is a good time to buy. This 11-inch Apple iPad features a long battery life, high-quality cameras, and multiple storage options up to 512 GB. If you need a new TV or headphones, the Amazon Fire TV 55-Inch 4K with Alexa is currently on sale for $310, while the Beats Studio Pro are also marked down to just $200.

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Teens and moms who love Lululemon should shop the brand now, as most of the company’s products are made outside of the US and will be affected by the tariffs. Our teens’ favorite Lululemon belt bag is as low as $29 right now, while these Lululemon leggings are great for before, during, and after pregnancy. Don’t forget to check out more teen-loved brands, including Ugg, Owala, and Stanley.

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Car seats and strollers are essential baby items; unfortunately, the tariffs as currently outlined are likely to impact them heavily. Both the Jeep Deluxe Wrangler Stroller Wagon and Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 Rotating Infant Car Seat are on sale right now, so you can save up to nearly $100 off. If your little one has outgrown their infant car seat, check out the Graco Extend2Fit 2-in-1 Convertible Car Seat, which over 10,000 Amazon shoppers bought in the past month.

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Between birthdays, holidays (like Easter coming up), and just-because gifts, you likely be in the market for toys, another category largely manufactured abroad, in the coming months. Grab Melissa & Doug toys for endless pretend play, including the Super Smile Dentist Kit and Get Well Doctor’s Kit Play Set, for as low as $20. Don’t forget to shop other popular kid-loved toy brands like Hot Wheels, Barbie, and Squishmallows.

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If you or your kid needs a new mattress, check out the Zinus 8-Inch Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress in Full, which is only $127 right now, or the Novilla Queen Size 12-Inch Mattress. Rock your new baby to sleep in the Storkcraft Hoop Glider and Ottoman, then put them in their safe sleep space on the affordable Dream On Me 5-Inch Orthopedic Crib Mattress.

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If you've had your eye on an air fryer or other kitchen appliance, it's a good idea to add them to your kitchen now. Over 20,000 Amazon shoppers bought the Cosori 9-in-1 Air Fryer in the past month for quick family dinners. Plus, it’s currently on sale for under $100. Some big-ticket items to also buy now include a dishwasher and a cordless mop and vacuum cleaner set.

AP News. What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers. March 2025.