CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Summer may look a little different for some Americans as they dial back on their plans to save some extra cash .

Leisure activities like vacations and shopping sprees are off the table for many people this year, putting many summer staples at risk in 2025.

Since taking office, President Donald Trump has ordered a number of sweeping tariffs , including a blanket 10% tariff on all imports. This has led to higher prices and more economic uncertainty.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says ongoing tariffs could cost the average American household an extra $4,000 this year. On top of that, experts say prices for things like grills, utensils and even sunscreen are expected to go up an average of 30%. Meanwhile, products like bikes and apparel could go up by 60%.

A recent re

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