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Instead, they’re reacting with a preparation instinct, to hoard items now that could be more expensive—or, in the case of health care items like emergency contraceptives—unattainable.

But she cautions people against throwing money at more expensive items, like some of the pricier goods people fear could be affected by future tariffs.

In other regions, electric cars have typically been more expensive, but are generally getting cheaper.

"Enhertu is a really good example of what we would call a biological drug, and right from initial experiments in a laboratory through to the clinic, they are much more expensive," he said.

Trump’s Republican administration also is considering imposing tariffs on Mexico and China, which could make cars more expensive.