Poorer Americans hit hardest as tariffs fuel price rises
Published: 9/16/2025

In the US, poorer Americans are being hit hardest by rising prices, driven in part by tariffs. Government data shows businesses passing on costs from import tariffs, leading to price hikes on items like groceries and clothing. The impact is felt by lower-income households like those of Yanique Clarke in Manhattan, who experiences significantly higher prices for everyday goods, reflecting a growing economic divide.