US EditionDurable goods orders skyrocketed in March ahead of Trump tariffs
- New orders for durable goods in the U.S. Rose 9.2% in March 2025, reaching $315.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- The increase was primarily driven by a 139% surge in commercial aircraft orders, contributing significantly to the overall growth.
- Despite the jump in orders, inventories only rose 0.1%, indicating that companies were not largely stockpiling goods ahead of expected tariffs, as highlighted by analysts.
- Economists warn that tariffs could decrease long-term U.S. GDP by up to 1%, affecting global supply chains.
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BreitbartDurable Goods Orders Jumped 9.2%, Crushing Expectations, Thanks To Airplane Demand
Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods jumped in March, far exceeding expectations and building on prior gains, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. New orders for durable goods rose 9.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted $315.7 billion, after a 0.9 percent increase in February. Economists had forecast a more modest 1.4 percent rise. The gain was powered by a 27.0 percent surge in transportation equipment, led by a 13…
March U.S. Durable Goods Orders Jump 9.2%, Highest Since 2014; Yearly Growth Approaches 12%
The US Census Bureau reported that new orders for durable goods in the United States jumped 9.2% in March 2025, reaching $315.7 billion. This marks the third consecutive monthly increase and far exceeds the projected 2% rise. The surge came almost entirely from a sharp increase in commercial aircraft orders, with transportation equipment orders up […]
Durable goods orders skyrocketed in March ahead of Trump tariffs
Orders for durable goods surged in March ahead of Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, driven almost entirely by demand for transportation and specifically increased commercial aircraft orders. New orders for manufactured goods increased by 9.2 percent to $315.7 billion in March, compared to a 0.9 percent rise in February. Economists were predicting an increase of just 2 percent. Transportation equipment orders rose by 27 percent on the month, w…
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