People in the US: how are your holiday shopping plans being affected by Trump's tariffs and the cost of living?

The recent uptick in household expenses is quite a conundrum, don't you think? 🤔 I'm skeptical that these proposed tariffs reductions and mortgage plans will have a significant enough trickle-down effect to alleviate the burden on middle-class households. The sheer magnitude of the increase in monthly expenses, with 74% of Americans reporting an over $100 rise, suggests a more complex issue at play. Perhaps we need to consider alternative solutions, such as investing in local economies or exploring sustainable alternatives for everyday essentials. After all, it's the thought that counts, not the price tag. 🎁💰
 
I'm kinda salty about this whole tariff thing 🤕... think it's gonna take a while before things start looking up, ya know? My grandma used to say "you can't rush good things" but I'm not sure that applies here 😅. Still, I guess it's better than nothing and I appreciate the effort to make holiday shopping more affordable. My fam and I are planning ahead too, we're having a Secret Santa thingy this year so we can all chip in on gifts and split the cost. It's a good way to keep costs down and add some fun to it 😊.
 
Ugh, I'm still fuming over these tariff policies 😩. Like, what's up with 50-year mortgage plans? It sounds like a total money grab 🤑. Anyway, I think the admin should really focus on making everyday essentials cheaper, you know, instead of just messing around with prices on stuff we already buy regularly. Coffee and fresh produce are like, basic necessities, right? Can't we just get those to be more affordable already?! 😤
 
man I feel for those people who are struggling its not easy making ends meet especially during holidays when everyone expects you to be all festive and whatnot 🤷‍♂️ but like at the same time i think trump is trying to do what he thinks is best for america which is good or bad depends on how you look at it 💸 so i guess we just have to wait and see if these new policies actually kick in before christmas and make a difference for people's wallets 🎁
 
I'm literally counting down the days till Black Friday 🤯! Honestly, I think the administration is trying too little, too late 🕰️. I mean, 50-year mortgage plan sounds like a joke 🤣, but seriously, what's the hurry? It'll be ages before people can even afford to break the news to their kids about the new mortgage plan. Meanwhile, prices are gonna keep rising and rising... meanwhile, who's gonna foot the bill for this whole shebang? My aunt had to cancel her holiday plans last year because she couldn't afford it; I'm hoping this year will be different. Still, gotta budget for gifts, and I'm not splurging on anything fancy 😂. More like getting something cheap but nice 🎁. How about you guys, have you made any compromises? 🤑
 
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