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His breakdown offers a sobering look at thepotential economic ripple effects.
This emergency stockpiling comes at a cost one that will likely be passed to consumers.
Operation Costs Are Already Being Cut
This rush to stockpile isnt just affecting inventory.
Companies are already diverting funds from employee benefits to cover inventory costs.
Export Companies Face Double Trouble
Its not just imports at risk.
Supply Chain Complications
The situation creates a domino effect in supply chains.
As Cuban noted, companies have to accelerate buying up all the components in the bill of materials.
Which may be at a constant price today.
But if other companies need those components, the price goes up.
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