America (and I) went on a pre-tariff splurge in March
- The U.S. Census Bureau released advance estimates of March retail sales today.
- President Trump's tariffs, initiated in January, caused consumers to react.
- Motor vehicle sales rose 5.3%, building materials increased 3.3%, and sporting goods grew 2.4%.
- According to Heather Long, "March was basically a big clearance sale."
- Economists anticipate a one-time surge and more challenging times ahead due to tariffs.
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America (and I) went on a pre-tariff splurge in March
By Rick VanderKnyff, NerdWallet My wife and I bought a new car last month. It turns out we were not alone. That was made apparent by the crowds at the dealership where we bought our hybrid hatchback on March 30, and confirmed by a new report on retail sales figures for March. Advance estimates of March retail sales released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed sales of motor vehicles and parts up 5.3% in March over the previous month, compared…
Esteban Valenzuela, on the tariff war: “Many countries are reactivating conversations with Chile to sell their products”
Gabriel Boric's Minister of Agriculture, Esteban Valenzuela (Rancagua, 61), is one of the key figures in the diversification of Chile's markets to respond to Donald Trump's tariff barrage. Although the South American country was imposed the lowest rate of 10% on its exports to the United States and raw materials such as copper and wood were excluded, some products such as fruits, salmon and wines are hit head on by the measure that came into for…
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