With sweeping new tariffs on Chinese-made products set to take effect this summer, Americans are being urged to prepare for price hikes on everyday goods. President Donald Trump‘s reinstated trade policies are expected to affect a wide swath of consumer imports, including electronics, furniture, appliances, and baby gear. Retail experts are advising shoppers to act before the tariffs hit and prices rise.

Trump’s Trade Deal with UK: What We Know

While Trump appears to be moving forward with tariffs on Chinese goods, he is working out a new bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom.

The U.S. and U.K. announced the trade agreement on Thursday which is expected to ease the impact of Trump’s tariffs. The deal is not yet finalized.

“The final details are being written up,” Trump told the media. “In the coming weeks, we’ll have it all very conclusive.” The deal is the first bilateral trade pact since Trump imposed the sweeping trade barriers on U.S. allies.

When Will Tariffs Go Into Effect?

According to Kiplinger and official White House documentation, the new round of tariffs is scheduled to take effect at 12:01 A.M. ET on July 9, 2025, following a 90-day suspension.

Trump’s team has emphasized that the pause is conditional, designed to encourage negotiations with major trading partners. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had said the U.S. is focused on negotiating trade with big partners first.

Products facing new duties include clothing, electronics, machinery, packaging, furniture, and various household items. Prices for many of these goods could rise in the weeks that follow as retailers adjust to increased import costs.

Suggestions on What to Buy Before Tariffs Kick In

NBC News Select indicated that while products already stocked in U.S. warehouses may not see immediate price increases, that window is closing. Shoppers aiming to save may want to act now.

Here’s a breakdown of the items most likely to be affected—and why now is the time to buy them.

Home Appliances

According to CNN Underscored, the tariffs have hit brands like Samsung, LG and Dyson, which could lead to a spike in production costs for items such as refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, and air conditioners.

Further, many small electric appliances come from China, Rob Handfield, professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University, told Bloomberg.

Consumer Electronics

Many brands—including Apple, Anker, Google, and Nintendo—manufacture hardware or components in China, Vietnam, or India. That includes laptops, gaming consoles, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds.

Jason Miller, a professor of supply chain management at Michigan State University told WIRED: “There’s not any major electronics-producing nation that’s not substantially affected by tariffs.” Per the outlet, Miller believes tariffs will be negotiated for many countries but expects the tariffs on China to stay.

The Wall Street Journal has reported that tariffs could spike laptop and phone prices by over 30 percent, based on data from the Consumer Technology Association.

Furniture

Many furniture companies, such as Ikea and Restoration Hardware, manufacture their goods abroad from tariff-affected countries. Consumers planning any home improvement or move should consider purchasing now to avoid post-tariff spikes.

Clothing and Footwear

Shoe brands like Nike source their materials and manufacturing from other countries. This could lead to an uptick in prices. Even basics like T-shirts and jeans from stores like Walmart, Old Navy and Target could become more expensive, as they generally rely on foreign-made apparel from countries like China and Vietnam.

What’s Next

WalletHub writer and analyst Chip Lupo told Newsweek last month that if shoppers are in the market for a big-ticket item like a car or home appliance, “unless you need a replacement immediately, it’s better to wait and see what those price increases will look like.”

Lupo said: “In the meantime, do your research to give you a better idea on what effect tariffs will have on those items.”

Further, some incoming cargo shipments have plummeted, per Bloomberg, and diminished inventory is “leading to price hikes” due to increased consumer competition. It suggests that future stock—after the July tariff expansion—will likely carry higher costs, making early purchases financially advantageous.