Consumers may pay more as grocery stores absorb new tariffs

On August 1, tariffs are scheduled to go into affect for dozens of countries, the cost of which is anticipated to trickle down to consumers’ grocery bills.

SEATTLE — Grocery stores across the United States may soon raise prices as the Trump administration’s Aug. 1 tariff deadline approaches. The new trade policy, which imposes steep import taxes on goods from dozens of countries, is expected to hit food retailers especially hard — particularly those that rely on international suppliers.

The tariffs, ranging from 25% to 50%, will apply to a wide range of food products. According to the Tax Foundation, in 2024, nearly 75 percent

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