A Costco shopper says he got lucky buying a Henckels stainless steel cookware set just months before tariffs drove prices up. Purchased for $144.99 (RM584.16) in late 2024, the set later surged to $249.99 (RM1,007.21) after President Trump’s trade war imposed higher duties on Chinese steel and aluminum imports.
Costco Cookware Prices Surge Amid Trump Tariffs
Prices fluctuated throughout 2025 and 2026, with fewer discounts offered as retailers absorbed costs. Even after slight reductions, the set remains 35% more expensive than before Trump took office. Analysts note tariffs have complicated supply chains, forcing companies like Costco to balance higher import costs with consumer affordability.
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