Americans are stockpiling these basic goods - here’s why

• Americans are stockpiling goods in anticipation of price increases due to the latest round of Trump’s tariffs.
• Some shoppers are buying double quantities of basic goods like canned food, flour, and sugar, fearing a recession and mirroring pandemic-era stockpiling behaviour.
• The Tax Foundation estimates that these tariffs will cost American households roughly $2,100 in 2025 alone.
• Shoppers are concerned about rising prices and the potential for a stockpiling frenzy driven by inflation fears.
• Some consumers are accelerating large purchases, like cars, to avoid potential tariff-related price hikes.

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