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Tariff Talks Vol. 5: Current Macroeconomic Impacts on Consumer Behavior
Updated tariff insights tracking consumer spend fluctuations, powered by the latest e-receipt data.
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From e-receipt data as of May 18, 2025:

  • Promotions, not panic, drive sales – Stockpiling has faded; online growth now fueled by retailer promotions.
  • Tariffs slow global growth – International marketplaces (-20%) and food delivery (-30%) hit hardest for post-tariff growth deceleration; apparel sales lag vs. last year.
  • Air travel drags – Domestic bookings down, especially for economy (-7% YoY) and August (-11% YoY) travel.
  • Temu & SHEIN slump – Sales still -20% to -30% vs. pre-tariff trends, with only tentative signs of recovery.
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