Last week, the Trump Administration imposed sweeping new import tariffs that will increase costs on a range of grocery staples. A 10% tariff now applies to most countries, with significantly higher rates, up to 49%, for some key trading partners. This will affect rice, cheese, beef, and seafood.
These 12 grocery items are likely to be affected by the new tariffs.
Seafood
The US gets most of its seafood from other countries, with imports making up about 85%. Several key suppliers are facing substantial tariffs, including India (26%), Indonesia (32%), and Vietnam (46%). These tariffs have led to a reported 15% price increase for key seafood.
Popular choices like shrimp and salmon are particularly vulnerable.
Canada provides 96% of salmon exports to the US. These exports are currently tariff-free under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement but may face tariffs later. Given the high reliance on imports, consumers can expect a noticeable impact on the price of a wide variety of fish and shellfish.
Rice
While most rice sold in the US is grown domestically, popular varieties like jasmine and basmati are imported. Consumers may soon see higher prices for imported rice, particularly jasmine rice from Thailand and Vietnam and basmati rice from India.
New trade tariffs, including a significant 46% tariff on Vietnam, will impact major rice suppliers. Retailers have already begun to see an increase in price from exporters.
Coffee
Your favorite cup of coffee may also cost more soon. New tariff increases on coffee beans from Brazil and Colombia, two of the largest suppliers to the US, are pushing wholesale prices up by 15%.
The United States is the world’s largest importer of coffee. Over 60% of roasted coffee imports come from these two Latin American nations, making the US market especially vulnerable.
Retailers usually pass these increased costs on to consumers, which can lead to significant price hikes for your favorite coffee roasts.
Fruit
Fruit prices in the US will rise due to tariffs on imports from key suppliers like Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Items such as bananas, pineapples, melons, and citrus fruits will likely see price hikes, with import costs increasing up to 20%. Consumers might notice higher costs and limited availability for these fresh produce items.
Alcohol
Due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, consumers can expect to pay more for their favorite alcoholic beverages. European wines, particularly those from France, Italy, and Spain, face a 20% tariff, leading to up to 25% price increases. This will affect both retail wine bottle prices and restaurant wine lists.
Similarly, beer imports from Mexico (25% tariff), the Netherlands, Ireland (20% EU tariff), and Canada (25% tariff) will also see price hikes. Popular brands like Modelo, Corona, Heineken, and Guinness will likely become more expensive. Tequila, another popular import from Mexico, will also be affected.
Furthermore, beer sold in cans will experience a “double hit” due to tariffs on aluminum from China and other producers, further driving up prices.
Beef
Beef prices in the US are under pressure due to tariffs on imports from New Zealand and Australia. While most of the beef consumed domestically is produced within the US, smaller cattle herds and historically high costs have already driven prices up. As these changes take effect, consumers may see higher prices for ground beef and other beef products.
Cheese
You may need to brace for a price rise if you love European cheese. The new tariffs will make these creamy delicacies more expensive. Italy, France, Spain, and the Netherlands, key sources for the US cheese market, are all subject to a 20% EU tariff.
This is already causing wholesale prices for specialty cheeses like Pecorino Romano and Brie to increase by approximately 10%. Popular cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gouda may also become more expensive.
Olive Oil
Olive oil prices in the US may rise significantly due to the 20% tariff imposed on imports from European countries, including major suppliers like Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Specialty importers are already feeling the strain, and consumers may face even higher costs as these tariffs take effect. With olive oil being a staple in many households, the impact on budgets could be substantial.
Ramen Noodles
Consumers in the US can anticipate higher prices for Japanese food products due to newly imposed tariffs. Japan now faces a 24% tariff, likely impacting the cost of popular pantry staples such as ramen noodles.
The increased tariff will likely be reflected in higher retail prices for consumers. This means that your favorite packet of Japanese ramen noodles is expected to become more expensive in the near future.
Avocados
Mexico remains the dominant supplier, accounting for most (87.6%) fresh avocado imports. While Mexican avocados will continue to be imported tariff-free, avocados imported from other key sources like Peru, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Chile will now face a 10% tariff. While these countries represent a smaller portion of the US avocado supply, this new tariff could still increase prices.
Nuts
Nuts like cashews, pecans, and macadamia are expected to become more expensive in the US due to import tariffs from major suppliers such as Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire, Brazil, and Thailand. With Vietnam facing a 46% tariff, the price increases could be significant. Consumers may notice higher costs for these popular nuts as the tariffs take effect.
Chocolate
Chocolate prices in the US will rise due to tariffs on cocoa bean imports from key suppliers like Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador, facing 21% and 10% tariffs, respectively. Since the US relies heavily on Latin American cocoa, these increased costs will likely be passed on to consumers, making chocolate products more expensive.
