Trump’s New Tariff Blitz to Hit Avocados, Cars and Bell Peppers

President Donald Trump’s upcoming 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10% duties on products from China are set to ricochet through households, raising prices for a wide range of items including vegetables, fruits and cars.

Economists have warned that US-based companies paying more to import products will hike prices to absorb at least some of the extra expenses.

In the worst-case scenario, when shoppers don’t substitute for US-made goods and 100% of the tariffs is passed onto consumers, the potential economic impact could work out to roughly $835 per person, or $3,242 for a family of four, ...