French fries, a quintessential American comfort food, may become a luxury due to tariffs affecting canola oil imports, primarily from Canada. The U.S. produces a significant amount of its potatoes, but 69% of the canola oil used, crucial for frying, is imported, with 96% from Canada. The 10% tariffs initiated by President Trump on numerous countries, including Canada, are expected to escalate prices, impacting many goods, particularly French fries. As the crisis unfolds, rising fries prices may affect consumers and the restaurant industry alike.
The reliance on imported canola oil, especially from Canada, poses a significant threat to the cost and availability of French fries, a staple comfort food in America.
Tariffs imposed on imports from Canada, particularly on canola oil, could lead to a steep increase in the price of French fries, which enjoy quintessential American status.
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