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Mouse Print*-- Here We Shrink Again - Fall 2025 - Part 2

We conclude this round of showcasing downsized products with two brands of paper towels, dishwashing pods, Ziploc bags, and more. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

Amazon to Pay $2.5-bil to Settle FTC Charges of Sneaky Practices

Last week, Amazon agreed to settle charges that it tricked some people into becoming Prime customers and that it made cancellation difficult. Some customers will get automatic refunds up to $51 if they used very few perks beyond free shipping, while others will have to file a claim. Be on the lookout for an email from Amazon. But, be warned that scammers might send links to fake claims forms asking for your Amazon credentials and bank or credit card information. Here is the real way the claims process will work.

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Prescription Drugs Subject to 100% Tariff Starting October 1

The President announced that starting October 1, he is imposing a 100% tariff on name brand drug imports unless the manufacturer has begun building plants in the US. That could lead to higher prices for certain prescriptions and probably higher health insurance premiums. [See NYT story on likely effects for your medicines.] In addition, imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets,and bathroom vanities will be subject to 30-50% import taxes.

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Consumer Investigation

Walmart Allowed Sleazy Third-Party Sellers Peddling Low Quality Products on Their Site

A CNBC investigation reveals that Walmart has allowed dozens of third-party sellers to impersonate real businesses in the marketplace section of its website selling counterfeit, dangerous, or low quality products. Here is the print version of the story.

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