Tariffs under the Trump administration have led to price increases at the San Jose farmers market, particularly affecting the cost of materials like plastic bags. Vendors have had to adjust prices, although impacts have been described as subtle. For instance, the cost of a box of plastic bags increased from $25 to $30. Customers are supporting vendors by using their own bags. Despite rising costs, some vendors, like Nou Khang, choose not to raise their produce prices to maintain customer loyalty and community support.
President Donald Trump's tariffs are hiking prices at the San Jose downtown farmers market, but most vendors say the impact has been more subtle than substantial.
Tariffs have been placed on materials like polyethylene and polypropylene, which are components in the production of plastic bags.
Even though prices are increasing, customers have found ways to help small community vendors deal with the rising cost, such as bringing their own bags.
I tend to leave the price of our produce the same because it's not worth me raising it, Khang said.
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