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Tariff Concerns Prompt 12% of Americans to Stockpile Goods Ahead of Price Hikes, But Experts Warn Tariffs Will Raise Consumer Prices
A recent survey found that 86% of Americans expect tariffs to raise costs, and 12% are stockpiling goods in anticipation.
Stockpiling ahead of higher tariffs is a big mistake, experts say
"Moreover, the overall harm to the majority of consumers — caused by disruptions, shortages, and likely artificially inflated ...
Even with Trump tariffs on hold, uncertainty is slowing Texas business. Here's how.
President Donald Trump’s on-off threats of tariffs are sowing uncertainty among business owners in South Texas who are left struggling to decide whether to proceed with planned expansions, stockpile ...
U.S. Trade Deficit Jumps in December As Businesses Stockpile Goods
The U.S. trade deficit in goods grew 18% to $122.1 billion in December, according to advance data from the Census Bureau, up $18.6 billion from November. The number, if it holds when final trade data ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle6d
What effect will Trump’s tariffs have on the U.S. economy?
In a survey conducted in December and early January, many said they expected Trump to impose tariffs of up to 50 percent on U ...
Businesses, shoppers brace for higher prices if tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports start Saturday
President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.
Wall Street Journal8d
U.S. Trade Deficit Jumps in December As Businesses Stockpile Goods
The U.S. trade deficit in goods grew 18% to $122.1 billion in December, according to advance data from the Census Bureau, up $18.6 billion from November. The number, if it holds when final trade ...