# Quartz Industry Splits as Trump Tariffs Fuel Affordability Fears

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-15 11:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-15/quartz-industry-splits-as-trump-tariffs-fuel-affordability-fears?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a804dcab3146000015b1390

> The US will begin collecting tariffs Saturday on imported quartz slabs used in countertops, backsplashes and bathroom tiles. The measure has divided the industry between critics who foresee greater pressure on consumers and supporters who say protection will generate jobs.