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Although the full brunt of the crisis has yet to hit the shelves, early indicators underscore a brewing disaster. Businesses, anticipating tariffs, front-loaded their inventories early in 2023, but now face empty cargo holds just as they prepare for the peak shopping seasons. Major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot have warned that without swift action, store shelves will be empty, and prices will soar.