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Trump wants to crack down on imports. Businesses are preparing for the worst.

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"Things to buy before tariffs" has become a breakout Google search topic in recent months .

Companies are already talking about raising prices in anticipation of the new administration.

"Everybody's trying to protect themselves. They're trying to figure out what to do," says Mary Lovely , a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute .

Companies are likely to use tariffs as an excuse to raise prices, experts say.

Even small businesses whose products are American -made can't move out of China .

Consumers can be on the lookout for companies' comments on tariffs, price hikes.

Some consumers are already getting a jump on big purchases, including new tires and laptops.