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Jack Valentino

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6. Some suppliers did try to absorb the extra costs at first,

Reply to Buddyzbuddy (Reply #4)

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 10:41 PM

23 hrs ago

and others overstocked inventory before the tariffs took effect to avoid them---
now as they run out of the cheaper inventory and have to pay tariffs,
the prices will rise. I've read something to the effect that a lot of prices
would now be rising which hadn't yet, for this reason.

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I have a theory but I would like some input. [View all] Buddyzbuddy Yesterday OP

Produce prices are high, produce is often smaller or poorer quality, I've only bought ground beef a couple times chia Yesterday #1

Thank you for responding, chia. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #3

I don't put anything past them to win the election. We have to be prepared for anything. chia 23 hrs ago #7

Alternate theory: prices are higher because of tariffs and labor disruptions caused by The Dotard's policies, RockRaven Yesterday #2

Thank you for giving me something else to consider. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #4

Some suppliers did try to absorb the extra costs at first, Jack Valentino 23 hrs ago #6

Stalking the Wild Asparagus Book by Euell Gibbons. multigraincracker Yesterday #5