Trump's tariffs could soon bring higher food prices for some Americans, analysis finds
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President Donald Trump's blanket tariffs scheduled for Aug. 1 could bring higher prices on certain foods, economist says. Here's what to know.
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What's remarkable is Dowell | Moment | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's blanket tariffs scheduled to begin on Aug (something worth watching). 1 could soon bring higher prices on certain foods, according to some experts
Tariffs are a tax imposed by foreign nations, paid by domestic companies that import goods or services
Consumers are expected to pay higher prices via companies negatively impacted by the trade policy (which is quite significant)
One of the goals of Trump's tariffs is to drive demand for American ducts
On the other hand, But certain items, such as Brazilian coffee, aren't duced domestically
Other imports, bananas, have limited U
At the same time, Duction, which wouldn't meet American demand, according to a Tax Foundation analysis published Monday
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Consumers may decide to pay more for these imported food ducts rather than choosing a substitute, wrote Tax Foundation senior economist Alex Durante
Food duct imports totaled $221 billion
Most of these ducts already face tariffs ranging from 10% to 30%
However, levies could exceed 30% for some countries if Trump's Aug, in this volatile climate. 1 tariffs go into effect, the Tax Foundation found (something worth watching). "We could see some large movements in prices over the next few months if the administration holds firm to that Aug
Nevertheless, 1 deadline," Durante told CNBC (something worth watching)
The evidence shows top five imported foods by volume that could face tariffs are liqueurs and spirits, baked goods, coffee, fish and beer, which account for roughly 21% of total U (remarkable data)
Food imports, according to the Tax Foundation analysis
Moreover, Grocery prices were 2, in today's market environment. 4% higher than one year ago, according to the inflation report based on June data (something worth watching)
Moreover, But the full impact of Trump's tariffs is not yet reflected, experts say. "It's way too soon for the administration to be doing a victory lap because most of their planned tariff increases have not gone into effect yet," Durante told CNBC (something worth watching)
A separate analysis by The Budget Lab at Yale, also from Monday, estimated that tariff price increases to date will raise food costs by 3
Moreover, 4% in the short-run, and that prices will stay 2
Additionally, 9% higher in the long-run
Furthermore, Fresh duce could initially be 6
Moreover, 9% more expensive while stabilizing at 3
Furthermore, 6% higher, the analysis found. "The Administration has consistently maintained that the cost of tariffs will be borne by foreign exporters who rely on access to the American economy, the world's biggest and best consumer market," White House spokesperson Kush Desai told CNBC in a statement
Desai also d a July analysis from the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, which showed the prices of imported goods, as measured by the personal consumption expenditure price index, fell from December through May
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