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Massachusetts Economist Says Residents Can Expect Trump's Tariffs To Make Grocery Prices Go Up
"Produce is where you're going to see the biggest disruption in your local grocery store," said economist Ryan Patel.
February 3, 2025
BOSTON - Economists in Massachusetts say that consumers should be prepared for increased costs after President Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada.
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"With grocery prices, the basic stuff going up, and the essentials going up. Will definitely have us struggle a bit more," Massachusetts resident Ayush told WBZ-TV.
Economist at Claremont Graduate University Ryan Patel believes that shoppers will see a rise in prices of various goods, from electronics to groceries.
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