Black Friday Sales Show Resilience Amid Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

As the nation marks another Black Friday, the scene is far from the chaotic frenzy of years past—but beneath the surface lies a story of cautious resilience. This year's shopping season kicks off amid President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and persistent economic uncertainty that have tested American consumers and retailers alike.How Long Can America’s Shoppers Absorb Tariff Pressures?For many families, tariffs have become an unwelcome tax added to everyday goods. While some retailers absorbed these costs without hiking prices, others passed them on—especially in categories like toys largely imported from China where prices jumped sharply in recent months. With consumer...