"We Are Being Warned That There Will Be Empty Shelves Throughout The U.S. In A Couple Of Weeks"

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Epic Economist, 4/29/25

"We Are Being Warned That There Will Be Empty

 Shelves Throughout The U.S. In A Couple Of Weeks"

"Experts are warning that the supply chain disruptions heading our way could be more severe than anything we experienced during the recent pandemic. Anyone who thinks we can easily substitute $438 billion worth of Chinese imports is simply kidding themselves. Thousands of products manufactured in China simply don't have alternative sources. Sure, we'll try to minimize the damage, but our options are limited. I recently spoke with a business owner who's already receiving numerous price increase notifications from suppliers. Apparently, hundreds of Amazon products have already seen substantial price hikes...

They're raising prices on everything from diaper bags and refrigerator magnets to charm necklaces and other bestselling items as they face higher import costs. E-commerce software company SmartScout has tracked 930 Amazon products with increased prices since April 9, showing an average jump of 29% across categories including clothing, jewelry, household items, office supplies, electronics and toys.

Even major wholesalers are dealing with unexpected inventory shortages, forcing many to hunt for alternative suppliers in countries like Vietnam, India, and Mexico—though these markets can't immediately match China's capacity or productivity. This shift is neither seamless nor affordable, and will likely cause prolonged supply disruptions for many everyday items. In numerous other instances, Chinese-manufactured products will completely disappear from American shelves."

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