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Yesterday — 8 April 2025Main stream

Stock Market Chaos Over Tariffs Could Take Toll on Economy

8 April 2025 at 17:01
A big hit to portfolios would be felt acutely by higher-income Americans, whose spending has recently been the biggest driver of the economy.

© Ashley Gilbertson for The New York Times

Wall Street’s sell-off reflects investor fears that President Trump’s tariffs will lead to higher prices, slower growth and possibly a global recession.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Americans Wrestle With How Trump’s Tariffs May Change Shopping Lists

7 April 2025 at 07:44
In the first weekend since President Trump unveiled broad tariffs, many shoppers sought to get ahead of expected price increases, while others showed patience.

© Mark Abramson for The New York Times

A shopper in Marina del Rey, Calif. Many Americans this weekend were out in grocery stores, car dealerships, malls and big discount chains, racing to figure out how to get ahead of the new tariffs plan.
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