America's trade deficit increased by 34% in January

To more than $130bn as imports spiked in response to the threat of tariffs.

Source: US Commerce Department.

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ninalanyon · 61-69, T

So the question is: is this the intended effect of the threat? After all it can hardly be a surprise that companies would try to buy in what they need before the tariffs take effect (if they ever do).

Or to put it another way: cui bono?

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@ninalanyon No one will gain from this chaos, I fear.