Americans are stockpiling these basic goods - here’s why

Americans are stockpiling goods in anticipation of price increases due to the latest round of Trump’s tariffs.
Some shoppers are buying double quantities of basic goods like canned food, flour, and sugar, fearing a recession and mirroring pandemic-era stockpiling behaviour.
The Tax Foundation estimates that these tariffs will cost American households roughly $2,100 in 2025 alone.
Shoppers are concerned about rising prices and the potential for a stockpiling frenzy driven by inflation fears.
Some consumers are accelerating large purchases, like cars, to avoid potential tariff-related price hikes.