
Grocery Prices Are Going Up, So Now Is The Time To Buy In Montana
How Tariffs Could Spike Montana Grocery Bills
It is an understatement to say that everyone is experiencing a financial pinch lately.
It seems that every industry is becoming more expensive these days, and the grocery store is where EVERYONE in Montana is feeling the impact the most.
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Food & Wine released an article discussing the new Yale report that says the Trump tariffs could add almost $5,000 to your families grocery bill.
I know groceries are expensive, but an extra $5,000 a year seemed a bit excessive until I looked at their list, and it made sense.
So much of what we eat here in America isn't actually grown or produced here, which means those prices will be going up.
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It was a running joke that "avocado toast" was why millennials were broke; well, now we might actually go broke from avocados since they come from Mexico.
It's not that we want to eat and use products not made in America; it's just that some food either can't grow here year-round or can't grow here AT ALL.
Given this situation, it's understandable that some families may experience a significant increase in their grocery bills this year.
With that in mind, why not stock up on some items that can either be stored in a pantry or frozen for an extended length of time and that will be going up in price in the near future?
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