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Shopping spree? Consumers rush to buy goods ahead of Trump tariffs

  • President Trump's Wednesday announcement of new import tariffs, including a 32% tax from Taiwan, triggered immediate reactions.
  • Consumers anticipated price increases due to the tariffs, prompting many to make immediate purchases.
  • Gutierrez, among other U.S. Consumers, quickly ordered a $2,400 laptop from a New York retailer specializing in photo and video equipment.
  • Lee Wochner's car broker advised, "If you need a car, get that pre-tariff deal," suggesting immediate action.
  • Economists anticipate that these tariffs may weaken U.S. Economic growth and raise everyday prices.
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US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in

U.S. consumers are rushing to buy big-ticket items before President Donald Trump's tariffs kick in. Consumers who were considering big purchases told The Associated Press that they hurried in recent days to lease cars and buy products such as laptops in anticipation of the tariffs.

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