In just a matter of days, millions of people will rouse themselves from their tryptophanic stupors to brave the crowds in search of marked-down electronics and deals on exclusive home goods. But while Black Friday typically stands as an annual corrective for the retail industry — “black,” in this case, meaning “no longer in the red” — this year’s shopping extravaganza will be tempered by the same uncertainty that has permeated the broader global economy all year. As the Trump administration continues its agenda of massive global tariffs, a growing number of consumers and retailers alike are looking to Black Friday with a little more trepidation than in years past.

Big crowds and high prices

Some 186.9 million shoppers are expected to engage in some form of retail therapy over the five-da

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