As U.S. tariff policies heat up, so are retail stores—literally. Customers are rushing to buy everything from TVs to toiletries, fearing prices will skyrocket soon. 'It’s like a Black Friday rush, but for survival,' joked one shopper, echoing the mood in New York and beyond.
Why the Panic?
The looming threat of inflation has turned everyday items into ticking time bombs for budgets. CGTN Stringer hit the streets to ask residents how rising costs are impacting their lives. Lois Adams, a local New Yorker, didn’t hold back: '[Trump]’s making enemies and a mess of everything.'
Retail worker Amelia Guilford added: 'Prices will climb—we’re a nation built on imports.' The scramble to stockpile essentials has sparked debates on social media, with many comparing it to pandemic-era buying sprees.
What’s Next?
Economists warn this trend could strain supply chains further, creating a cycle of scarcity and higher prices. Meanwhile, shoppers aren’t taking chances—aisles are emptying faster than TikTok trends.
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Tariff war sparks panic buying in U.S. as public faces rising costs
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