美国遭遇“最贵新年”：有人要到明年下半年才能还清今年圣诞节礼物钱

Group 1: Impact of Tariffs on Christmas Imports - The overall import volume of Christmas goods in the U.S. has decreased by approximately 25% due to tariffs [1] - Over 80% of artificial Christmas trees sold in the U.S. are imported from China, with tariffs causing a price increase of about 20% [1] - Producing these Christmas trees domestically would cost three times more than importing from China [1] Group 2: Consumer Behavior and Spending - A significant portion of American consumers (41%) plan to reduce their holiday spending this year, an increase of 6 percentage points from the previous year [7] - Among those planning to cut back, 46% attribute their decision to high product prices, which is a 10 percentage point increase compared to 2024 [7] - Many consumers are resorting to borrowing to finance holiday purchases, leading to increased debt burdens [7][9] Group 3: Retail and Toy Industry Challenges - Retailers are facing challenges in attracting customers due to increased costs from tariffs, leading to more cautious consumer spending [3][4] - The toy industry is experiencing difficulties in production, transportation, and planning for the next year due to tariff-induced price hikes [3] - A report from Goldman Sachs estimates that consumers will ultimately bear 55% of the price increases resulting from tariffs [6] Group 4: Debt Accumulation Among Consumers - A survey indicates that 37% of Americans have accumulated debt during holiday shopping, with an average debt of $1,223, up from $1,181 last year [9] - Parents with children report even higher average debt levels of $1,324 [9] - The ongoing pressure from tariffs and high prices is significantly impacting household budgets, especially during the holiday season [9]