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Marketplace · September 15, 2026 · 25m 46s

Imports are way, way up

August imports hit the third-highest level on record as retailers stockpiled goods to get ahead of inflation and tariff uncertainty. The episode also covers how the stock market is responding to an expected Fed rate hike, the economic benefits of wildlife highway crossings, and Carter’s rebrand aimed at a new generation of parents.

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Record Container Imports Driven by Inflation and Tariff Uncertainty
U.S. imports reached their third-highest level on record in August, as retailers stockpiled goods ahead of expected price increases due to inflation and potential new tariffs.
Market Braces for Fed Rate Hike
The stock market is anticipating a likely Federal Reserve interest rate hike, with investors assessing potential impacts on equities.

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