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Inflation Rising in Q2, TikTok Shop Booms, Tariff Definitions
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 In this week's edition: In this week's edition: inflation is heating up, TikTok is booming for smaller brands in particular, and defining the different tariff types.


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1. [READ] Inflation rate projected to hit 6% in the second quarter

  • Economists now expect Q2 CPI inflation to hit 6%, up from 2.7%.
  • Full-year CPI forecast rose to 3.5%; core inflation now expected at 2.9%.
  • Previous estimates of 2026 CPI and core inflation were at 2.6%

2. [READ] TikTok Shop says sales from U.S. small businesses climbed 66% in 2025

  • US small-businesses with less than $15 million in revenue saw sales rise by 66% on TikTok Shop in 2025
  • Survey found 67% of respondents cite TikTok Shop as their go to platform for product discovery
  • The top 3 sources for product discovery were 1) TikTok Shop 2) Amazon 3) Search engines

3. [READ] The difference between IEEPA tariffs, Section 122 tariffs, Section 232 tariffs, and Section 301 tariffs

  • IEEPA Tariffs: Emergency tariffs imposed in response to foreign threats; the Supreme Court ruled IEEPA doesn't authorize tariffs.
  • Section 122 Tariffs: Temporary tariffs (up to 15% for 150 days) addressing U.S. balance-of-payments deficits.
  • Section 232 Tariffs: Product-specific tariffs protecting national security, commonly applied to metals, autos, and strategic industries.
  • Section 301 Tariffs: Country- or product-specific tariffs used to counter unfair trade practices and enforce trade agreements.

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    • Capital One Spark Cash Plus — Best for teams with high spending
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    • Brex Card — Best for startups and venture-backed businesses
    • American Express Blue Business Cash Card — Best no-annual-fee simplicity
    • U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa Business Card — Best for budget-conscious small businesses

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