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3 in 4 US shoppers blame tariffs for shortages they personally encounter
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· August 27, 2026
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Key points When asked about a shortage they personally experienced, 73% of respondents blamed tariffs. However, when asked about shortages in general, only 22% cited tariffs as the cause.
A recent survey by inFlow Inventory found that many American shoppers believe tariffs are to blame for shortages. When asked about a shortage they personally experienced, 73% of respondents blamed tariffs. However, when asked about shortages in general, only 22% cited tariffs as the cause. Instead, they pointed to manufacturing shortages, retailer mismanagement, and supply chain disruptions as bigger issues.
The survey polled 1,000 US adults in June 2026, asking about shortages in two different ways. The results show a discrepancy between how shoppers view shortages they experience personally and those they hear about in general.
Further details about the survey and its findings are available from inFlow Inventory.
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Category: business Published: August 27, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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