Tariff Impact Calculator — What 2026 Tariffs Add to a Price
US tariffs implemented through 2025-26 have measurably raised retail prices — research from the Tax Foundation and Yale Budget Lab estimates the average household is paying roughly $1,000-$1,300 more per year, with durable goods (electronics, appliances, tools) up about 4.5% and non-durable goods (apparel, food, paper products) up about 5.6%. This calculator applies those published pass-through rates (or your own rate) to a specific price, so you can see the estimated tariff-driven increase.
A published-average estimate, not a receipt — actual pass-through varies enormously by product, retailer and country of origin. Some retailers absorb part of the cost instead of passing it all on.
Based on published 2026 estimates from the Tax Foundation and Yale Budget Lab (durable goods ~4.5%, non-durable goods ~5.6% average pass-through). Actual impact on any single product varies — treat this as an informed estimate, not a guarantee.
How to use this tool
- Pick the closest product category — durable goods (electronics, tools, appliances) or non-durable (clothing, food, paper products) — or enter your own rate if you've seen a specific figure for that product.
- Enter the current or pre-tariff price of the item.
- Press Calculate to see the estimated tariff-driven dollar increase and the likely price today.
- Use this to sanity-check a price jump, not as an exact prediction — real pass-through varies by product and retailer.
Frequently asked questions
How much have tariffs really added to prices in 2026?
Research estimates vary, but a widely cited figure from the Tax Foundation puts the average American household's added cost at roughly $1,000 in 2025, rising to about $1,300 in 2026 if current tariff policy continues. Category pass-through has been estimated at about 4.5% for durable goods and 5.6% for non-durable goods.
Do all retailers pass the full tariff on to customers?
No — some retailers and manufacturers absorb part of the cost to stay competitive, at least temporarily. Surveys have found nearly half of firms that paid tariffs still plan additional price increases later, meaning the full pass-through can show up gradually rather than all at once.
Why do durable and non-durable goods have different rates?
It reflects where each category's supply chains are most exposed to tariffed imports and how much pricing flexibility retailers have in that category. These are broad averages — an individual product's exposure (and thus its real price change) can be higher or lower than its category average.
Is this the same as inflation?
No — general inflation (rising prices across the whole economy from many causes) is separate from the tariff-specific price effect this tool estimates, though tariffs are one contributor to overall inflation. Use our Inflation Calculator for the broader, economy-wide effect.