Tariffs Are Raising Prices on Everything. Digital Products Are Immune. Here is How to Start Selling.

Tariffs are pushing prices up everywhere. Beef up 9.4%. Durable goods up 4.5%. Apparel up 5.6%. The cost of living is climbing and paychecks are not keeping up. But here is the thing - the digital goods market just crossed $124 billion in 2026 . Every recession creates a new wave of builders. Airbnb, Uber, Slack - all born during downturns. The smartest move right now? Start selling digital products. Zero inventory, no shipping, no tariffs on downloads, and 70-95% profit margins. What Is Selling Right Now AI prompt packs and automation templates - businesses pay $20-50 for curated collections Software tools and plugins - niche developer tools with license key systems Notion and productivity templates - one of the fastest-moving categories 3D models and game assets - AR/VR and game dev demand keeps growing Design systems and UI kits - every startup needs these Online courses - upskilling enrollment jumped 38% during the last downturn The Platform Problem Most platforms eat your margins: