Bay Area Chocolatiers Worried As Potential Tariffs Could Add To Surging Cocoa Prices

CBS Bay Area

April 29, 2025

Surging cocoa prices worldwide and the ongoing trade war between China and the U.S. are impacting local chocolatiers in the Bay Area.

For 24 years, Wendy Lieu, who started making chocolate as a teenager out of her family kitchen, has been honing her craft and growing her small business as a chocolatier in San Francisco.

"Finally, 11 years ago, we were able to open up this space on Folsom Street where we manufacture all the chocolate and ship all the chocolates from here," said Lieu.

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