ABC Supermarket in Little Saigon reflects the impacts of Trump's tariff threats on imported goods, particularly among the Vietnamese American community. The older generation, many refugees from the Vietnam War, expresses a willingness to pay higher prices to weaken the Communist government, illustrating a complex relationship with patriotism and economic burdens. Conversely, younger shoppers like John Nguyen voice concerns over affordability and the adverse effects of tariffs on their ability to purchase essential Asian foods, revealing a generational divide in attitudes toward trade and politics.
"Everything will become more expensive, but if it hurts the Vietnamese government, I'm for it," said Diep Truong, 65, whose cart held a jackfruit the size of a pillow.
"So much of Vietnamese food comes from Vietnam. How are we supposed to be able to pay more money for food when it's already expensive?" said Nguyen, the son of Vietnamese refugees.
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