Surge in U.S. Imports Amid Tariff Uncertainty Reflects Strategic Business Moves, Not Weak Demand
Washington, D.C. — In a latest turn of events, the import surge visible in the U.S. economy is being linked not to diminishing demand but to a strategic anticipation of forthcoming tariffs. Recent data, such as a staggering 25% increase in imports in January, highlights a widespread rush by businesses to stock up before potential tariffs take effect. This practice, generally termed “front-running,” aims to dodge possible cost increments due to newly imposed trade duties. …