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As families prepare for back-to-school shopping, many are buying essential items earlier this year to avoid increased tariffs, which have risen to an average of 18%. The National Retail Federation reports families with K-12 children are expected to spend an average of $858 on supplies, down from last year’s $875, despite rising prices for essential goods due to inflation and tariffs.

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