Personal computer shipments surged in the first quarter, according to CNBC. Companies rushed deliveries ahead of new U.S. tariffs targeting imports from China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India. Worries about a weakening economy and reduced discretionary spending have strained global markets and led some consumers to buy products before tariffs take effect. IDC’s Ryan Reith said some manufacturers are considering halting PC shipments due to new tariffs, warning of either excess inventory buildup or a halt in supply.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Personal computer shipments surged in the first quarter, according to CNBC.
00:06Companies rushed deliveries ahead of new U.S. tariffs, targeting imports from China, Vietnam, Thailand, and India.
00:12Worries about a weakening economy and reduced discretionary spending have strained global markets
00:17and led some consumers to buy products before tariffs take effect.
00:21IDC's Ryan Reit said some manufacturers are considering halting PC shipments due to new tariffs,
00:27where you have either excess inventory buildup or a halt in supply.
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