Stockpiling ahead of tariffs likely hurt US economy in the first quarter
- Posted on April 30, 2025
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Stockpiling ahead of tariffs likely hurt US economy in the first quarter

The U.S. economy likely stalled or even contracted in the first quarter, swamped by a deluge of imported goods by businesses eager to avoid higher costs, underscoring the disruptive nature of President Donald Trump's often chaotic tariff policy.