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U.S. imports see record drop amid tariff uncertainty

Imports of goods to the United States plunged by almost 20% in April, a record drop. U.S. consumers are slowing spending and bracing for higher prices as President Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade.

Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson speaks with Mike Regan, Bloomberg News senior editor.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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