Trump's Tariffs Are About to Make Back-To-School Season Painful— Families Could Spend Nearly $4,000 Per Child, Report Finds
Back-to-school costs are rising in 2026, with school supplies and lunches becoming more expensive amid tariffs and higher fuel costs.
Tariffs and higher fuel costs are making school supplies and lunches more expensive, which means families might spend more money getting kids ready for school. When companies that make or sell school stuff face higher costs, it can affect their profits and how shoppers feel about spending.
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