Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have led to increased costs for farmers market vendors in San Jose, causing them to raise prices slightly. Vendors express concern over potential future tariffs. Nou Khang from Xiong Farm Produce mentioned a specific cost increase for plastic bags used in their business. Customers have adapted by bringing their own bags to help reduce costs. Despite rising expenses, Khang plans to keep produce prices stable, emphasizing the commitment to affordability for customers.
"It used to be $25 for a box of plastic bags, now it has gone up to $30," Khang said.
"Nowadays a lot of people just bring out their own bags, which is really helpful and nice, but we still have to provide them just in case," Khang said.
"I tend to leave the price of our produce the same because it's not worth me raising it," Khang said.
Henry Mejea, of ALD & Y Organic Farm, said they've raised the prices of some of their produce, due to rising costs.
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