Some Facts About Food … And Tariffs

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For those who think Trump’s tariffs are “smart”… Look at these items that are affected by the tariffs … and thus going up in price.

  • Coffee beans are grown in Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Specifically, countries like Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia, and Ethiopia are major coffee-producing regions within this area.
  • More than 2/3 of eggs consumed in the US come from outside the US.
  • Vanilla beans are native to tropical regions, particularly in Mexico and parts of Central and South America. It is now cultivated in various locations worldwide, including Madagascar, which produces a significant portion of the world’s vanilla. Most vanilla beans available today are from Madagascar, Mexico and Tahiti.
  • Oregano is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and Asia.
  • Rosemary is native to the hills along the Mediterranean, Portugal, and northwestern Spain.
  • Parsley is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically Southern Europe and parts of Western Asia.
  • Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is an Italian hard, granular cheese produced from cow’s milk and aged at least 12 months
  • Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate, comes from the seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). These trees are native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
  • Wool … China and Australia and New Zealand (in that order) are the leading producers of wool.
  • China … (CATL. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.) is the leading global producer of batteries.
  • Panasonic … is headquartered in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. … is a South Korean multinational major appliance and consumer electronics corporation … headquartered in Yeongtong District, Suwon, South Korea.
  • Lentils … cultivation is widespread, with major producing regions including Canada (particularly Saskatchewan), India, Australia, Turkey, and Nepal.
  • Peas … Canada produces 31%, Russia 19%, China 18%, US 7%.
  • Carrots … The largest producer of carrots globally is China, which accounts for about 45% of the world’s carrot production.
  • Onions … China is the world’s largest producer of onions, accounting for over 25% of global production … India comes in second.
  • Oranges … The largest producer of oranges globally is Brazil (29%) … China (17%), European Union (13%), Mexico (11%).