Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effect
- President Trump imposed high tariffs on goods from many nations, sparking concern among retailers and shoppers.
- Trump claimed that unfair trade practices by other countries necessitated the increased tariffs.
- Steeper tariff rates took effect on Wednesday, impacting Asian supermarkets reliant on imported goods.
- China responded by approving counter-tariffs, stating it would "fight a U.S. Trade war to the end".
- Researchers suggest price hikes from tariffs may disproportionately affect low-income households.
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Tariffs worry shoppers at Asian stores
LOS ANGELES — Loyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food heaved a collective sigh of dismay when President Donald Trump announced extra-high U.S. tariffs on goods from dozens of countries.
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