Companies race to ship goods to US before Trump tariffs begin

NEW YORK/LONDON: Companies are rushing to ship goods into the U.S. ahead of potential tariffs, as uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's trade policies fuels stockpiling across multiple industries.

Automakers, food producers, and commodities traders are expediting shipments to avoid higher costs, with businesses bracing for possible import duties as high as 200 percent.

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