This February 2025 report by CreditCards.com examines consumer spending habits since President Donald Trump took office, focusing on the role economic factors and uncertainty play. Key findings: 1 in 5 Americans are buying more than usual, most driven by Trump’s tariffs 3 in 10 Americans are purchasing items in preparation for another pandemic 42% of Americans are or will start stockpiling items, mainly food and toilet paper 1 in 4 Americans have made large purchases since November in fear of Trump’s tariffs 1 in 5 Americans say they are “doom spending” — purchasing items excessively or impulsively in response to fears or anxiety about future events 23% of Americans expect to worsen or go into credit card debt this year Fear of Trump’s Tariffs Is Fueling More Purchases Than Usual Nineteen percent of respondents say they are buying significantly more (5%) or slightly more (14%) items than usual.…