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Shoppers are stocking up on five grocery items before prices skyrocket from tariffs
Plus, the country that's facing the largest reciprocal tariff
AMERICAN consumers are rapidly stocking up on select grocery items as concerns over skyrocketing prices continue.
Severe global reciprocal tariff policies from the Trump administration tax goods on imports from at least 90 countries.
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President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement on April 2 for the tariffs showed many facing a 10% rate.
However, some higher percentages were noted for other countries like China, which is now set to see a 125% hike after an initial 104% due to a "lack of respect," as noted by the President.
Things changed on Wednesday when Trump confirmed a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs after the European Union issued a 25% revenge tariff.
At least 70 countries are now in negotiations with the Trump administration about tariffs moving forward as per comments from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico remain in place, per Reuters.
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Several economists have noted that the side effect of the tariffs will be increased costs passed from retailers to consumers.
This was further emphasized by billionaire Mark Cuban on the Bluesky social media platform recently, who told Americans to buy "lots of consumables now" before a cost uptick.
"From toothpaste to soap, anything you can find storage space for, buy before they have to replenish inventory," Cuban wrote.
Many shoppers are already prepping, stocking up on at least five common household items while they can.
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COFFEE
Coffee is one of the products flying off shelves at retailers nationwide the fastest right now, according to Eat This, Not That.
Whether it's bags of beans or pods for a Keurig, consumers are stocking up, and it makes sense.
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As The U.S. Sun previously reported, the United States is the biggest importer of coffee in the world and barely makes its own.
Hawaii is one of the only states that produces it, but not much.
Experts say retailers and coffeehouse chains like Starbucks would have far too much trouble keeping up with demand by using only domestic coffee and have to continue imports from countries like Brazil.
"As production of coffee in the US is essentially non-existent, we believe that increased tariffs will not boost domestic production but rather will translate into higher consumer prices, which could ultimately weigh on demand," Lucrezia Colgliati, a commodities analyst for Fitch Solutions, told the Financial Times recently.
What items will be affected by the tariffs?
AMERICANS should prepare to see significant prices changes on everything from avocados to cars under President Donald Trump's new global tariffs.
Here is a list of some of the everyday products that could see a massive price tag surge.
- Coffee
- Tea
- Bananas
- Foreign-made cars
- Sneakers
- Furniture and other home goods
- Pharmaceuticals
- Video games
- Clothing
- Toys
- Washers and dryers
- Avocados
- Housing materials
ALCOHOL
Any imported wines and beers could also see a price uptick from the tariffs, leading customers to buy as much as they can.
Whether it's beer from Mexico, vodka from Russia, or wine from Italy, it will likely cost more later in 2025 than it does now.
The good thing is, there are at least 9,500 breweries nationwide and a fair amount of domestic wine comes out of states like California.
Shoppers may just have to switch up some of the favorites they tend to lean on.
MAPLE SYRUP
An interesting grocery item that's set to have a price increase is maple syrup.
That's because a lot of it comes from Canada, and there's notably a 25% tariff already in place with potentially an increase after the 90-day pause.
Those who use maple syrup for pancakes on a regular basis should buy it while they can.
Maple syrup can also last almost indefinitely if it's unopened and stored properly.
NUTS
Most nuts like cashews, pecans, and almonds are imported to the United States from several countries, including Brazil and Vietnam.
Brazil is set to face a reciprocal tariff of 10% after the 90-day pause.
Those who are particularly fond of cashews, pecans, almonds or other nuts, or eat them frequently, have already started stocking up.
Any shoppers who don't want to pay extra may want to do the same.
SEAFOOD
Similar to coffee, the United States brings in a considerable amount of seafood from other countries.
Data from Sustainable Fisheries UW shows about 65% is imported.
Countries like Chile, Indonesia, and Vietnam bring in fish and shellfish for the States.
Since seafood doesn't last long, consumers have begun stocking up.
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Some executives like the former CEO of Home Depot have argued that all of the concerns around tariffs are an "over-reaction" and that the US will benefit greatly in the long-term.
Even so, millions of shoppers are still expecting price hikes on other merchandise like clothing from online retailers like Shein and Temu.