Mama Mia! Trump's Tariffs Cause Panic Buying! Will Americans Go Used?

It's a Me! Mario... Reporting on Tariffs?

Mamma mia! What's a happening everyone? It's a me Mario and I'm a jumping into the news cycle faster than a Super Mushroom power up! These days even I'm a hearing about these... uh... 'tariffs' from President Trump. Apparently they're a making companies worry and that means a higher prices for everyone! Oh no! This is almost as bad as when Bowser steals the Princess!

Panic Buying! Oh No!

Now I'm a hearing stories of 'panic buying'. People are a rushing to buy things like smartphones and computers before the prices go 'POW!' higher than a Koopa Paratroopa! One of my friends Luigi tell me that he bought 3 iphones instead of making repairs because he was scared. Can you believe it?! Apparently this Back Market company is a seeing sales triple! Triple I tell you! That's a more than I see Goombas in a single level!

Used is the New New?

The CEO of this Back Market a Mr. Thibaud Hug de Larauze thinks Americans might start buying used or refurbished stuff. He says a 'This is a big opportunity!' Maybe instead of buying the newest gadget people will a save their coins and buy something that's already been around the block? It's a like getting a slightly used Super Star – still works great but maybe a little scuffed. Wahoo!

Apple's a in Trouble!

Some smart guys like a Mr. Dan Ives think Apple might have to charge hundreds of dollars more for their stuff! Mamma mia! That's a enough to make even Bowser reconsider his evil plans! Before only about a third of Back Market's stuff was sold in America. But if prices go up Mr. de Larauze thinks that could flip! Two thirds of their sales going to the US! We're a talking a complete 180 just like when I spin jump!

The Timeline is a a Mystery!

Now nobody knows how long these tariffs will a last. Maybe they'll disappear faster than a Boo when you look at it! Or maybe they'll stick around longer than a Lakitu cloud! Mr. Ives thinks people will eventually go back to buying new stuff when they have a more coins. He says most people like buying new smartphones. But maybe this tariff thing will change their minds! It's a a big question mark just like those blocks that give you random power ups!

Time to Level Up Your Career!

And for all those looking to make some more coins and level up their careers CNBC has a new online course. Maybe if you take it you can buy a brand new iPhone even with the tariffs! Just don't forget to collect all the coins you can on the way! It's a me Mario wishing you good luck and saying... 'So long King Bowser!' ...and goodbye tariffs hopefully!