Trump's proposal to lower grocery prices through tariffs is paradoxical, as it risks reducing variety and scarcity in the stores, undermining his stated goal.
Trump's approach, while it aims to protect American farmers, could lead to a return to limited grocery options reminiscent of past decades with starkly less variety.
Today’s grocery stores offer an abundance of produce thanks to imports. In 1980, supermarkets stocked about 100 items; now, that number has more than doubled.
The boom in international food trade results from agreements made in the 1990s, indicating that an open market has significantly enhanced U.S. grocery diversity.
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