LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - With news out of Washington constantly changing, political science experts said the best thing you can do right now, is to not panic.

"If we completely stop buying things, stop going out, stop doing the things we like. Not only is that bad for our mental health, but it can also be bad for the economy," said Guilherme Silva, the Chair of Political Science Department at Georgetown College.

The Chair of the Political Science Department at Georgetown College, Guilherme Silva said you can also start learning about food and items locally produced either here in Kentucky or nationally.

"And realize that yes perhaps there is a good chance that inflation will set in. There is a good chance that certain products will disappear, and other products will suddenly become more expensive. Can we live without those products? Can we replace them with other, similar products?"

Some people are also worried the tariffs will create higher gas prices. Lori Weaver Hawkins with AAA said it's too soon to know now, but she can almost guarantee we'll see prices rise in March and April regardless.

"Summer blends of gasoline are actually more expensive to produce. And simply the laws of supply and demand. In the spring and especially the summer, we see the demand for gasoline go up."

But Weaver Hawkins doesn't believe changing prices at the pump, from tariffs or warmer weather, will keep people home.

"I think what goes on is people just adjust their trips in other ways. So maybe they won't buy as much or do as much shopping at their destination."

But historically speaking, higher prices won't keep Kentuckians from traveling.

AAA offers tips to drivers to increase your fuel efficiency. That includes keepings your vehicle maintenance up to date, map out efficient routes for travel, watching your speed and avoiding rush hour.