‘Empty shelves, higher prices’: Americans tell of cost of Trump’s tariffs

US consumers say price rises caused by president's tariffs contradicts his promise to make life more affordable

As a mother of two, Paige Harris has noticed a change in the way she shops for her family.

Items that I have bought regularly have gone up in price steadily," she said. From hair dye to baby formula, our grocery list has gotten smaller while our budget has had to increase. Meats like steak are a no-go for our household."