{"id":381477,"date":"2026-01-01T10:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/381477\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T10:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:51:15","slug":"what-experts-say-you-should-buy-before-new-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/381477\/","title":{"rendered":"What experts say you should buy before new tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) \u2014 With 2025 winding down, experts say now could be a smart time for shoppers to think ahead. <\/p>\n

While new tariffs are expected to raise prices next year, analysts say it may take time for those increases to fully hit store shelves, leaving a short window to buy current inventory at today\u2019s prices.<\/p>\n

WATCH: Shakeria Hawkins explains what’s driving those decisions and which items may be worth putting higher on your shopping list:<\/p>\n

Consumer Alert: Best items to buy ahead of 2026<\/p>\n

Consumer spending is already under pressure, and many shoppers tell Channel 13 they\u2019re watching prices closely as the new year approaches.<\/p>\n

\u201cI need an upgraded computer, but as far as phones go, I\u2019m always cool with the previous generation,\u201d said Daniel Warren, who says electronics are one category he\u2019s planning for now rather than later. <\/p>\n

He adds that trading in older devices can help keep costs down.<\/p>\n

For other families, the concern goes beyond big-ticket purchases.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust in general, I feel like everything is expensive right now,\u201d said Jeannette Rogers.<\/p>\n

Rogers says everyday essentials are where price increases hit hardest.<\/p>\n

\u201cDiapers are definitely a concern, I have seven-month-old twins,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

According to the National Retail Federation<\/a>, shoppers may want to consider stocking up on heavily imported items before 2026 tariffs begin pushing prices higher. That includes clothing, toys, electronics, and home goods.<\/p>\n

Experts also point to home improvement items as a major area of concern. Kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities could see tariffs double next year, significantly increasing costs for homeowners. Furniture, electronics, and even vitamins and supplements may also become more expensive, since many rely on imported materials.<\/p>\n

Still, there may be a small cushion for consumers early next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe good news is there\u2019s still a little time,\u201d experts say, noting that existing inventory could remain at current prices before higher tariffs are fully reflected at checkout.<\/p>\n

Rogers says she\u2019s already thinking ahead.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe actually need to redo our kitchen cabinets,\u201d she said. \u201cI haven\u2019t started pricing them yet, I can\u2019t wait.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another category to watch closely: power tools. Many are made using imported steel and aluminum, materials directly impacted by tariffs, which could drive prices higher for do-it-yourselfers.<\/p>\n

Experts recommend focusing on purchases you already planned to make and avoiding unnecessary debt, while using the remaining time to potentially lock in savings before costs rise in 2026.<\/p>\n

If there’s an issue impacting your wallet that you want Shakeria to look into, send her an email at\u00a0Shakeria.Hawkins@KTNV.com<\/a>, or click the banner below:<\/p>\n

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