DIThe Distraction Index

#consumer_impact

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
1Noise
7.5Avg Dmg
20.5Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Microsoft Sued Over Xbox Tariff Costs and Refunds
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
WEEK 39Sep 21 – 27
HYPE2025-09-26
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Trucks, and Furniture
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.1
Hype
32.4