Some Of The U.S.'s Favorite Foods and Beers Are At Risk of Soaring Prices As Tariff War With Mexico Looms

Tariffs on imports could drive up prices, potentially leading to higher inflation in the U.S. (Credit: Public domain)

The United States relies heavily on foreign markets for fresh produce, with roughly 60% of fresh fruit and 40% of fresh vegetables coming from abroad, much of it coming from Mexico. This means that President-elect Donald Trump's looming threat of a 25% tariff on goods crossing the U.S.-Mexico border could lead to higher prices for a range of popular products.

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