https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-10/u-s-tariffs-spin-up-record-increase-in-washing-machine-prices

I understand it is happening, but I have no proof.

And it wont just be stainless, but where they come from (China, Germany, etc).

Seems to be affecting existing inventories as well - lots of folks buying before any supposed impacts take effect.

High end appliances have price hikes every year, like clockwork.

I really like this blog from Yale Appliance. In this issue he talks about the tariffs.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/blog.yaleappliance.com/how-the-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-will-affect-appliance-prices%3fhs_amp=true

http://www.remodeling.hw.net/products/steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-have-potential-to-upend-kitchen-appliance-market_o?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Article&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=REM_081018%20(1)&he=