President Donald Trump’s broad 2025 tariff campaign is now clearly visible in grocery aisles, reshaping prices on everything from beef to bananas. According to a Yale Budget Lab analysis, higher import duties across goods are adding about $2,800 in annual costs for the average household. Another Budget Lab research estimates food prices alone climbed 1.6% from Trump’s April 2 tariff package and 2.8% when all 2025 tariffs are included.
While the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows overall “food at home” prices up 3.7% year over year through November, some individual staples have risen much faster. For a better perspective, let’s look at some everyday food items and how they’ve been priced since April.
