Consumer Behavior

How QVC’s CEO Is Dealing With the Threat of Tariffs and TikTok

The chief executive of QVC, David Rawlinson II, on tariffs, TikTok, and other threats to the company’s future.

By Jordyn Holman

Consumer Behavior Customs (Tariff) Customs and Border Protection (US) E-Commerce Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Shein (Fashion Label) Temu (Website) TikTok (ByteDance) Trump, Donald J United States International Relations

Shein and Temu Will be Hit by Trump’s China Tariffs. Americans Are Worried.

The Trump administration’s plan to add steep fees to packages from China will deal a blow to Temu, Shein and some TikTok Shop sellers, worrying American consumers.

By Sapna Maheshwari

Consumer Behavior Currency Customs (Tariff) Economic Conditions and Trends Foreign Investments Government Bonds International Trade and World Market Treasury Department Trump, Donald J United States Economy United States Politics and Government

Trump Has Added Risk to the Surest Bet in Global Finance

Shocked by Trump’s trade war, foreign investors are selling U.S. government bonds, long the world’s safe haven.

By Peter S. Goodman

Christmas Computers and the Internet Consumer Behavior Customs (Tariff) E-Commerce iPhone Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Social Media

As Tariffs Hit, Americans Are Racing to Buy Car Seats, iPhones and Christmas Gifts

Many Americans have purchased foreign-made products out of fears that companies could start to raise prices soon.

By Madeleine Ngo