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Tariffs will hit some NJ imports

List of goods whose costs may rise is varied

By: Daniel Munoz
NorthJersey.com
USA Today Network - New Jersey

..... President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs last week [04/02/2025] on U.S. trading partners, rattling markets and unending global supply chains. But what exactly do the tariffs affect? What in your household could stat to get more expensive?
..... The 10% tariffs on imports form all countries stated over the weekend, [04/05/2025] sending the stock market plummeting.
..... Tariffs are essentially taxes paid on foreign goods when they enter U.S. ports, and economists worry that tariffs could weaken the economy. Trump's move has triggered retaliatory tariffs from China.
..... We broke down the list of some costs might rise due to the tariffs, starting with the kitchen.
..... Impacts of fruit prices could be a mixed bag, with some tropical varieties from Central America and South America likely to be affected, while others form our nearest neighbors- - Canada and Mexico - escaping Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
..... The U.S. received 51% of its fresh fruit from Mexico, and 2% form Canada, in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Both countries were not on the White House list of nations facing reciprocal tariffs.
..... Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Columbia and Honduras are the main exporters of bananas to the U.S., according to the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences,. Guatemala also ships melons, plantians and papayas, the USDA says, while Costa Rica exports pineapples, avocados and mangoes.
..... About 69% of America's fresh vegetables came from Mexico, and 20% from Canada, in 2022, according to the USDA.
..... Chile, India, Indonesia and Vietnam are the largest suppliers of seafood imported into the U.S., according to the USDA. Before Trump's decision Wednesday [04/09/2025] to pause most tariffs for 90 days, all four countries were on the White House's chart, but Vietnam was hit with the highest tariffs at 46%, while Chile (10%), India (26%) and Indonesia (32%) followed

Impact on your morning coffee?

..... The U.S. is the world's largest importer of coffee, according the to USDA. About 80% of U.S. roasted imports come from Latin America, with more than 60% coming from just two countries, Brazil and Columbia, the agency said.
..... Brazil and Colombia were on the White House's chart, and they were both hit with 10% reciprocal tariffs.
..... According to USDA, the top import sources for wine include the European Union coutures of France, Italy and Spain, as well as New Zealand and Australia. The European coutures were hit with 20% reciprocal tariffs, while New Zealand and Austria received 10?% tarries before Wednesday's [04/09/2025] announcement by Trump.
..... The European Union, particularly Spain, Italy and Greece, are the top import sources for olive oil.
..... And the US gets most of its aluminum imports from Canada, Reuters reported

What about toiletries and cleaning products?

..... The vast majority of toilet paper in the U.S. is domestically manufactured, but that hasn't stopped New Jerseyans from stockpiling it during previous looming trade disruptions.
..... A large percentage of paper towels are likely domestically produced, but some of it is sourced from Europe and China.
..... In 2024, the United Kingdom exported over $459 billion in cosmetics and personal care products such as toiletries and beauty products to the U.S. according to the Costume, Toiletry and Perfumery Association. Trump announced 10% tariffs on the U.K.
..... But products like toilet paper still could become more expensive, along with diapers, lotions, and shampoo, because of tariffs on imports of wood pulp, bamboo fibers, shea butter and palm oil, CNBC reported.
..... For example, much of the palm oil used in the U.S. comes form Indonesia - which had a 32% import tariff in Trump's paused plan.

What does NJ import the most?

..... The top imports to New Jersey in 2024 were cars, refined petroleum, crude oil, medication and platinum - which is for medical devices, electronics, jewelry and catalytic converters - according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, which was developed at MIT.
..... China sends $13.6 billion to New Jersey according to the Chinese Consulate General in New York.

..... Contributing: Jonathan Lunehouse/ USA Today

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