The abuse of tariff policies exacerbates economic uncertainty in the United States

Data released recently by the U.S. Department of Commerce shows that in the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. gross domestic product contracted on a quarter-on-quarter basis. Observers believe that the increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. government led companies to significantly increase imports and stockpile in advance, which dragged down economic growth in the first quarter. In the long term, the continued U.S. tariff policy will exacerbate uncertainty, potentially leading to rising inflation and unemployment rates. The impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy may further manifest in the future