Pre-Tariff Power Buys
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/* Hide mobile image by default */ .mobile-only-image { display: none; } /* Hide desktop image on mobile */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .collection__image-wrapper { display: none !important; } .mobile-only-image { display: block; text-align: center; } } Food Supply & Tariffs We don’t know what the future holds, especially with the possibility of tariff wars looming on the horizon. That’s why every week, our food storage experts spend hours researching the smartest products to stock up on—then discount them to help you save money before tariffs take effect. Check back often and stock up while you can. Dairy The United States imported approximately $4.9 billion worth of dairy products in 2023. While many states rely on domestic production, the recent mutation of bird flu affecting dairy cows could significantly impact milk production, raising concerns about cost and supply. Now is a smart time to stock up on long-lasting dairy products! Vegetables A large portion of our vegetables come from Mexico, especially during the colder northern winter months. In 2022, roughly 35% of all vegetables consumed in the United States were imported, and that number continues to grow to meet demand. Mexico supplied 69% of our imported fresh vegetables in 2023, with Canada providing 20%. Fruits If you thought we imported a lot of vegetables, consider this—59% of the fresh fruit consumed in the U.S. in 2023 came from other countries, up from 50% the year before. This increase is due to rising demand and declines in local fruit farms. Mexico alone accounted for 51% of our fresh fruit imports by value. Meat The United States imports about 10–12% of its beef supply and a significant amount of poultry. With the current bird flu continuing to impact domestic poultry and concerns rising over its potential effects on cattle due to new mutations, we may see increased reliance on imports—imports that could be affected by tariffs. Coffee The United States is the second-largest importer of coff