FOOD PRICES

Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Food Prices and Politics: What's Cooking in the U. S. ?

In a surprising move, tariffs on various food items, including beef, coffee, and tropical fruits, were recently removed. This decision came shortly after a significant electoral setback for Republicans, largely due to voter dissatisfaction with the high cost of living. However, it's important to note that imported food only makes up a small portion of what Americans ...

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's U-Turn on Food Tariffs: What's Cooking?

In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has decided to lower taxes on a bunch of foods like coffee, beef, and bananas. This change comes after he kept saying these taxes weren't making food more expensive for people. Now, it looks like he's changing his mind because people are not happy about paying more for their groceries. Food prices have been going up, and ...

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Tariff Flip: What It Means for Your Groceries

Let's talk about how Trump's recent tariff changes might affect your grocery bill. First, let's understand what's happening. Trump has decided to cut tariffs on some important food items. This includes things like coffee, cocoa, bananas, and certain types of beef. He's also taken some fruits off the tariff list, such as tomatoes, avocados, coconuts, oranges, and pin...

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Seeks to Cut Food Prices with New Trade Agreements

The U. S. government recently unveiled plans to negotiate trade agreements with several South American countries. These deals aim to reduce the cost of certain foods, such as bananas, coffee, and beef, which have seen significant price increases over the past year. The agreements involve Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador, with the goal of easing tariffs ...

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Can RFK Jr. 'Make America Healthy' While the GOP Reneges?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make America healthy again by tackling corporate pollution and pushing for healthier diets. However, he's joining the Trump administration, which has a history of undermining public health programs and making healthy living more expensive. For instance, the GOP has cut funds for low-income nutrition programs and food stamps, aiming to p...

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Trade and Immigration Policies Might Spoil Your Avocado Toast

Ever thought about what would happen if your favorite avocado toast became a luxury item? It's not just a far-fetched idea anymore. President Trump's trade and immigration policies could make that a reality. Back in 2018, when the U. S. slapped tariffs on several countries, they hit back. This raised the price of American farm goods, leading to a $27 billion loss in ...

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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Weather Data Disappearance Could Hit Wildfires and Food Prices

Imagine a river that vanishes into a hole and reappears elsewhere, like a magic trick but in nature. That's the Popo Agie River in Wyoming. Scientists traced its path using red dye way back in 1983 and found it takes two hours to flow through tiny rock crevasses under the surface. This river is crucial for local farmers, ranchers, and businesses who depend on its wat...

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