Trump wants to crack down on imports. Businesses are preparing for the worst.

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A silhouette of Donald Trump walking past an import container
 

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The power of passions: Tapping into consumers' emotional bonds

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Wellness is the second highest-rated passion among consumers, according to a survey by Mastercard.

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A Gen Zer moved to Colorado from Texas because of its restrictive abortion laws. She said life is more expensive but the quality of life is worth it.

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Photo shows Suzy Cubberley in her graduation gown at the University of North Texas.
Suzy Cubberley, 26, left Texas because she didn't agree with the state's restrictive abortion laws. She moved to Colorado, even though life is more expensive there.

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This new 'Shazam' for fashion app could change the way the world shops online

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Capsule's cofounders, Michele Van Ruiten (left) and Kelsey Pedersen (right).
Capsule's cofounders, Michele Van Ruiten (left) and Kelsey Pedersen (right) want to redefine shopping.

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Consumers reported losing $210 million to scams across payment apps last year. A new bill wants to help future victims get their money back.

Tech Insider : Economy
A silhouette of a person using a cell phone is seen against a purple background with the Zelle name and the company's motto:
Zelle users would have increased protections against scams under a proposed bill in Congress.

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Disney's theme parks are struggling, and it's another warning sign for the economy

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Disneyland Park in in Anaheim, California.
Disney's theme parks division has been a key driver of revenues in recent years.

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Amazon sounds pretty worried about the economy for the rest of the year. And it's a bad sign for the rest of us.

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Big companies are concerned about consumers, and maybe we should be too.

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Don't let 'upflation' fool you into spending more on beauty products

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A shelf in a store with personal care products like shampoo, deodorant, and more.
Prices for personal care items have trailed overall inflation since 2020, despite new upflated razor and shampoo products.

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Businesses add $90 billion in surprise 'junk fees' each year, and it's starting to backfire

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A shopper looking at displayed food at a supermarket ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago
A shopper looking at displayed food at a supermarket ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago on November 22, 2022.

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TikTok has become a pseudo-shopping channel, and Gen Z has had enough

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An influencer promoting makeup (stock photo).

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