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Nonessential spending slumps amid tariff price hikes

Article by Sara Lebow  |  Jul 15, 2025
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Actions Taken by US Adults to Reduce Their Expenses, March 2025 (% of respondents)
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Key stat: 66% of U.S. adults have reduced nonessential shopping to manage expenses, according to March 2025 data from CivicScience.

Beyond the chart:

  • Recent tariffs have led major retailers like Walmart, Nike, and Shein to raise prices, particularly on apparel and electronics, squeezing consumers’ wallets.
  • June retail sales growth slowed to just 0.05%, the weakest this year, as consumers grew cautious amid tariff talks and inflation, according to CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.

Use this chart: Marketers and retailers can use this chart to emphasize the importance of value and affordability in messaging and rethink retention strategies by incorporating bundling or pause options on subscriptions.

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Methodology: Data is from a March 2025 CivicScience survey. 4,900+ US adults ages 18+ were surveyed online during February 27-March 4, 2025. The survey was weighted by the US Census.

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