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US Business Put Spending Plans on Ice With Tariffs, Tax-Cut Wait


Published on 2025-03-31 07:22:10 - Bloomberg
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  • President Donald Trump's November election win drove a surge in business optimism and expectations for capital spending. Four months later, executives have shifted to wait-and-see mode.

The article from MSN discusses how U.S. businesses are currently holding back on their spending and investment plans due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and the potential for tax cuts. Companies are adopting a cautious approach, waiting for clearer economic signals before committing to large expenditures. This hesitation stems from ongoing trade tensions, particularly with China, and the anticipation of possible tax relief measures from the government. The article highlights that this wait-and-see attitude is affecting sectors like manufacturing, where decisions on new factories or equipment upgrades are being delayed. Additionally, the looming threat of a recession, alongside the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, adds to the complexity of the business environment, prompting companies to conserve cash rather than invest in growth.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/us-business-put-spending-plans-on-ice-with-tariffs-tax-cut-wait/ar-AA1BZwSy ]