President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada threatened to raise prices of avocados and other essential produce just ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. While the grace period allows for a temporary respite, the long-term implications could lead to higher grocery costs for Americans. Despite the appeal of an 'America First' food system, which promotes local and seasonal eating, it would fall short of maintaining current dietary variety and health, highlighting vulnerabilities in the U.S. food production system.
The guac-ocalypse near miss was a reminder of the precarious state of our food system: Much of the food we want is not produced at home.
Trump's stance on agriculture mirrors his broader philosophy: 'America First', which assumes that the U.S. can independently produce all its food.
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