Orders for big-ticket items like autos and appliances surged 9.2% in March in rush to beat tariffs Transportation equipment orders surged 27%, led by a 139% increase in nondefense aircraft and parts. Content Original Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/orders-for-big-ticket-items-like-autos-and-appliances-surged-9point2percent-in-march-in-rush-to-beat-tariffs.html