Women earned 81% of men's earnings in 2024, down from 83% in 2023 & 84% in 2022. The cost of feminine hygiene products has gone up 40% since 2020. The US collected $115M through tariffs on menstrual products containing cotton vs $42M in 2020.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/22/menstrual-products-tampons-feminine-care-prices-inflation.html
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