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Mexican Restaurant In Philadelphia Bracing For Impact Of Trump's Tariffs: "We Have A Lot Of Concerns"
Jimenez, a Mexican native who moved to the United States in 1998, takes pride in serving cuisine that is authentic to his home country.
March 6, 2025
Restaurant owners in Philadelphia are preparing for the impact of President Trump's recently imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China.
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For Cantina La Martina, a Mexican restaurant in Kensington, the new trade policies could mean changes to the menu, higher prices, and a challenge maintaining the authenticity of their cuisine. Chef Dionicio Jimenez, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife, Mariangeli Alicea, says it's been at the top of their minds.
"We have a lot of concerns," Jimenez said.
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