Grocers Try to Hold Prices Steady as Tariffs Threaten Produce
Podcast: WSJ What’s NewsPublished On: Fri Mar 14 2025
Description: P.M. Edition for Mar. 14. Much of the fresh produce that Americans expect year-round is imported from places like Mexico and Canada, which were subjects of Trump’s whipsaw approach to trade. WSJ agriculture reporter Patrick Thomas joins to discuss how grocers are handling the rapid shifts. Plus, consumer sentiment in the U.S. hits its lowest level since 2022, but, as economics reporter Justin Lahart tells us, it’s the expectations element that’s particularly concerning. And Sara Randazzo, who covers education for the Journal, talks about what steps universities are taking to avoid becoming President Trump’s next target. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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