Our unscrupulous business operators have already raised prices on the merchandise that MIGHT be

[sarabelle]

affected by China tariffs and Trump's tariffs. The items could hardly be affected by higher tariffs until at least a month from now but our beloved and patriotic businesses (mostly owned by foreigners unknown to us) have already increased their prices and gasoline stations have raised their prices under the guise of tensions with Iran.

None of those tariffs even affect current inventories but here we are again with the gouging of the consumer because there is nothing to or no-one to stop it. That's why Elizabeth Warren is my fav but will never be elected because the draconian folk who own and run our businesses, retailers, auto-dealerships and manufacturers are gleefully gouging us again.

A toothless government can do nothing about really helping its people.

[Vinca]

1. All we can do is hope Gomer wakes up when he goes off to buy a car part.

Especially since few of us will be able to afford new cars.

[wasupaloopa]

2. Do you have a link to this story?

[safeinOhio]

3. With the big drop in soy beans, has

the retail price for tofu ever dropped?

[2naSalit]

4. It's on!

Not only do we have the seasonal mark-ups, now we have this.

Gouge-O-Rama!

[Abnredleg]

5. Current Inventory Pays for Future Inventory

If you know that prices are going up then businesses need to adjust prices on what they are currently selling so they can afford to replace what they sell. Yes, a gas station has already paid for the fuel in their tanks, but if fuel futures indicate that the next load of gas will cost 10% more then the gas station owner has no choice but to raise prices if they want to stay in business.