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If you’ve noticed grocery prices creeping up lately, get ready for more sticker shock.
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When the cost of steel and aluminum goes up, manufacturers often pass those expenses on to shoppers.
With food costs already a concern for many households, even small price bumps can add up over time.
Here, we break down ten grocery staples likely to see higher prices due to these new tariffs.
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Aluminum prices have been rising due to both the tariffs and global supply chain constraints.
Most canned fish comes in aluminum packaging, which is now more expensive to produce.
Seafood companies that rely on imported aluminum are expected to pass these additional costs onto customers.
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Many wet pet food brands rely on steel and aluminum cans to keep their products shelf-stable.
This could result in beer drinkers shifting toward bottled options or reducing purchases altogether.
Unfortunately, these tariffs may make even pantry staples harder to afford.
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Dry beans remain an option, though they require more preparation time.
However, as the cost of steel rises, so too will the price of these easy-to-make meals.
Some brands may reduce portion sizes while keeping prices steady, a tactic known as “shrinkflation.”
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Others may opt for direct price increases.
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