Buy Now or Pay More Later? ‘Macroeconomic Uncertainty’ Has Shoppers Anxious

In a world where timing matters, buying items before they go up in price can be tricky, especially when tariffs push costs higher. High-end products and everyday essentials are both affected, with examples like stroller prices jumping due to tariffs on imported components. A new dad weighing whether to buy a car seat now or wait faces this dilemma as manufacturers in Asia exploit the situation to potentially lower consumer prices. While experts advise waiting for savings, they caution that buying now could be wiser given the current market dynamics and competition from Amazon's global suppliers. The advice underscores the risk of uncertainty amid potential future tariff cuts.