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Here are three reasons to stock up now and three reasons not to

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A growing number of U.S. consumers said they were stockpiling goods in anticipation of rising prices.

As tariffs impact global trade routes, some consumers worry that store shelves could soon resemble the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

While prices have dominated recent headlines, delays in shipping and customs backlogs are quietly creating stock shortages.

Am I going to end up paying more in interest than I would have saved if I just waited?” Editor ’s note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on GOBankingRates.com . More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: Are Pandemic-Era Shopping Shortages Returning? 3 Reasons To Stock Up Now (And 3 Not To).

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