Tariff whiplash triggers surge in fear-based shopping across U.S.

For local car dealers, looming tariffs result in rushed buyers

March was a busy month for sales, London-area car dealerships say, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and automotive tariffs rattle consumers and prompt some to fast-track purchases amid the uncertainty.

Car Buyers Who Fear Tariff Price Hikes Are Swarming Dealerships

Car shoppers are descending on showrooms. Automakers are speeding up shipments of new vehicles. Dealers are huddling with their rivals to exchange ideas on how best to cope.

Tariff whiplash triggers surge in fear-based shopping across U.S.

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged in March, but fear-based spending is keeping retail sales numbers strong amid economic uncertainty.

I asked for calm in the face of the generalization of fear of US tariff plans. Since then, fear has multiplied. But don’t panic. Donald Trump’s uncertainty with his constant changes of opinion can affect markets in the short term, but it won’t go any further. In fact, the Mexican stock market is going up and the U.S. markets probably won’t take long to do the same. Let’s see why.

Economic Fears Surge as Americans Brace for Uncertainty - The MortgagePoint

A new survey finds that economic anxiety is rising, with a strong majority of Americans worried about a housing market crash, inflation, government policies, and overall financial instability.

Trump's tariff policy is overshadowing business operations. Uncertainty has also marked consumer behavior, although there are positive signs in the economy.