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Here are seven foods that might quietly shrink in size as the tariffs hit manufacturers.
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Cereal
Boxes of oats and cereal that are imported could become smaller for the same price.
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Coffee
Almost all the coffee consumed in the U.S. is imported from overseas.
Organic coffee may cost even more.
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Eagle-eyed shoppers have caughtcertain brandsalready doing it.
“Shrinkflation is a sneaky little way around that.
If done smartly, customers may not even notice.
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This could mean fewer fish sticks per package.
“People are already frustrated that things cost more,” Schulz said.
“Shrinkflation just adds insult to injury.
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