Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty, Should Consumers Stock Up Now on What May Soon Become More Expensive?
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President Trump announced a reversal of most reciprocal tariffs, keeping a 125% tariff on China due to its lack of respect for global markets. He implemented a 90-day pause for negotiations with over 75 countries, reducing tariffs to 10%. Despite the reversal, high tariffs on China will likely increase prices for consumers, and economists warn of potential recession risks. The U.S. imports over $328 billion monthly, with electronics and cars being significant imports. Experts urge consumers to remain calm amidst economic uncertainty.
Even after Trump's reversal, with China being taxed at such a high rate, a number of goods will likely see their prices increase.
Economists have also largely sounded the alarm on a potential recession and the growing cost on American wallets.
On Thursday, the White House clarified that the 125% is on top of a 20% tariff.
Read at time.com
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