In a surprising shift, former President Donald Trump’s administration recently granted tariff exemptions on several imported electronics — including smartphones and computers — delivering a significant break to tech giants like Apple. These reversals come after months of fluctuating trade policies that have left industries uncertain about the future.
However, while tech may be breathing a sigh of relief, the American food market could be headed toward rising prices due to continued tariff threats.
Fresh Food Costs Could Soar
Experts warn that everyday food prices could jump as tariffs ripple through international supply chains. A large percentage of fresh fruits and vegetables consumed in the U.S. are imported — especially from Mexico. If tariffs are imposed on these imports, Americans may soon be paying more for their groceries.
Even produce grown domestically could see price hikes due to rising costs for imported fertilizers and agricultural tools.
Here are 10 food items expected to be hit hardest if new tariffs are enacted:
- Avocados
- Beef
- Beer
- Canola Oil
- Lettuce
- Maple Syrup
- Peppers
- Strawberries
- Salmon
- Tomatoes
Freshness and perishability make these items especially vulnerable to trade disruption, analysts say.
Utah Housing Market Shows a Different Trend — Rising Home Prices
While food costs may spike, Utah’s housing market continues to boom. Recent data reveals the top 10 cities in Utah with the most expensive homes — showing strong growth in property values across the state.
Here are the Top 10 Utah Cities with the Most Expensive Homes:
- Park City – $1,606,919 (5-Year Increase: +70.9%)
- West Mountain – $1,137,190 (1-Year Increase: +10.3%)
- Granite – $1,128,898 (5-Year Increase: +55.2%)
- Alpine – $1,086,094 (5-Year Increase: +55.3%)
- Kamas – $1,075,378 (5-Year Increase: +65.7%)
- Mount Olympus – $1,027,267 (5-Year Increase: +50.8%)
- Peoa – $977,807 (1-Year Increase: +3.3%)
- Midway – $941,745 (5-Year Increase: +69.3%)
- Highland – $936,169 (5-Year Increase: +58.9%)
- Woodland Hills – $880,041 (5-Year Increase: +57.5%)
These figures illustrate how home values in Utah — especially within the Provo-Orem, Salt Lake City, and Heber metro areas — continue to climb, even amid broader economic uncertainty.
A Divided Economic Outlook
While tech companies are momentarily spared from tariff troubles, millions of American households could face inflation in food prices if trade tensions continue. With fresh produce and essentials caught in the crossfire, experts are urging swift resolutions between the U.S. and major exporters.
As Utah sets records in home value appreciation, the rest of the country may soon be contending with the reality of rising grocery bills — unless another policy U-turn happens soon.
