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Amazon Prime and UPS trucks are seen in Washington, D.C., on July 12, 2024.Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe e-commerce sector is experiencing its most disruptive period in more than a decade as a result of President Trump’s trade war and tariffs policy, according to a new survey from Alix Partners. It finds steep declines in online shopping activity, and shipping and return policies being adjusted to cut costs for companies.Online purchases for home delivery experienced double-digit percentage, year-over-year declines across major categories, including sporting goods, down 12 percentage points; and cosmetics, furniture, home furnishings, office supplies, and large…

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Domenica Graci, the CEO and Founder of travel agency One Luxury, is seen wearing a golden Vintage Alhambra bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels, a golden Love bracelet from Cartier, a golden Juste un Clou nail bracelet from Cartier and an Essential Lines bracelet from Cartier.Moritz Scholz | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesLuxury retail was expected to stage a turnaround in 2025 after a promising fourth quarter marked by holiday shopping and post-election euphoria. Instead, U.S. credit card spending on luxury goods fell during the first five months of the year compared with the same period in 2024, according…

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Elon Musk speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as they watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesShares of Tesla were under pressure on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said in a late night social media post that the federal government should look into cutting subsidies for Elon Musk’s companies.”Elon may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far, and without subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and head back home to South Africa.…

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