美关税回旋镖持续：节日鲜花凉了 超市货架空了 医疗供应链崩了

Group 1: Impact on the Floral Industry - The U.S. government's tariff policies are negatively affecting the floral industry, leading to a "slow season" despite the upcoming Mother's Day, traditionally a peak sales period [1][2] - Flower shop owners are facing increased costs for imported flowers and packaging materials, with wholesale prices rising by 8% to 10% [8][10] - Many flower shop owners are considering raising prices or reducing profit margins to cope with the increased costs, which could lead to customer loss [12][14] Group 2: Broader Retail and Consumer Impact - The tariff policies are causing a rise in prices across various consumer goods, leading to warnings of "empty shelf crises" in U.S. retail [15][20] - Major retailers like Walmart and Target have expressed concerns that tariffs could disrupt supply chains and increase prices, particularly for products imported from China [20][22] - A significant increase in prices has been observed, with some products on Amazon seeing an average price increase of 29% since April 9 [23] Group 3: Shift to Second-Hand Market - The rising prices of imported clothing and shoes have led consumers to increasingly turn to the second-hand market, with 67% of Americans opting to buy second-hand clothing [26][32] - The second-hand market's value is projected to grow significantly, from $20 billion in 2017 to $73 billion by 2028, driven by the impact of tariff policies [35] Group 4: Medical Supplies Sector Response - Medical supply companies are holding daily "tariff strategy meetings" to address the challenges posed by tariffs, which are affecting their supply chains [36][38] - Some companies are considering alternative sourcing strategies, such as assembling products in Colombia to mitigate tariff impacts [40][42]