US-China Trade War 2026: How Tariffs Are Affecting American Prices

US tariffs on Chinese goods in 2026 average 30-40% on consumer electronics, 25% on general manufactured goods, and 250%+ on steel and aluminum. These tariffs have meaningfully increased prices on specific categories: TVs, furniture, solar panels, industrial tools, and clothing manufactured in China are 15-30% more expensive than they would be without tariffs. However, supply chain adaptation has reduced the direct impact — manufacturing has shifted toward Vietnam, Mexico, and India, so much of what Americans buy in electronics and apparel is no longer made in China. The clearest consumer impact is in furniture, home goods, and specialty industrial equipment where China's production dominance hasn't yet been replaced.