Labor Day Sales Kick Off Early Amid Trade War Concerns

A trade war between the U.S. and Canada may lead to higher prices for appliances and electronics, but Labor Day sales are already underway, offering deals on a wide range of items.

Lowe's is advertising up to 50% off select sofas, outdoor dining sets, and patio umbrellas, while Home Depot is cutting prices on items like RYOBI blowers and Traeger wood pellet grills.

Macy's is offering up to 65% off big home items, and REI has discounts of 25% on select gear and clothing. Labor Day sales also feature strong deals on laptops, smart devices, home goods, and apparel.

According to consumer financial advocate Courtney Alev with Credit Karma, shoppers should be honest with themselves about whether they would still want an item if it wasn't on sale.