Any imported products valued at $800 or less were able to enter the United States duty-free but that exemption has ended and now some consumers are getting hit with steep tariff bills before they can receive their packages — sometimes for hundreds of dollars. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen reports for TODAY on what to know before you order.
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Smart Spending Strategies for the Holiday Gift-Giving Season
From price matching to using loyalty points, NBC senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY with strategies to save while shopping for holiday gifts, what to know about popular “Buy Now, Pay Later” plans, and more.
Dell family to give $6.25 billion to create 25 million additional ‘Trump Accounts’
Tech billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are pledging $6.25 billion to create 25 million additional “Trump Accounts” for children across the country.
Apple’s AI chief abruptly steps down
Apple’s top artificial intelligence executive is stepping down and will retire in 2026, an abrupt change at a company known for its careful succession plans.
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs
Costco Wholesale sued the Trump administration in the Court of International Trade, seeking a refund of tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law.
Shopify suffers Cyber Monday outage, with checkout services down for some businesses
Shopify’s platform is suffering from multiple service outages as Cyber Monday sales kick off. The company said some merchants are having a checkout issue.
Trump commutes sentence of former private equity CEO David Gentile, who was convicted of fraud
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has commuted the seven-year sentence of former private equity CEO David Gentile days after he reported to prison, a White House official confirmed
Dec. 2025 Freebies: Crumbl Cookies, Photo With Santa, More
A new month brings new freebies! NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to reveal where to find free treats for December and how to get free photos with Santa. She also shares opportunities to give back to those in need during the holidays.
Powerball Climbs to $740M After No Jackpot Winner
The Powerball Jackpot now sits at $740 million ahead of its Dec. 1 drawing. No one has hit the big prize since early September and the jackpot has been growing ever since, now ranking as the 11th highest in history.
How to Shop Local This Small Business Saturday in 2025
Small Business Saturday is an annual shopping day that encourages consumers to support local businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins Saturday TODAY to share tips for shopping local, how to find small businesses and more.