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Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening America’s Apple Juice Supply Chain


Most of the apple juice Americans drink is imported, with a large share coming from China. Experts say families should expect to start paying higher prices for the beloved beverage.

The vast majority of the apple juice Americans drink is imported from countries like China, and the Trump’s administration’s berserk tariff policies are now reshaping the market, potentially making beloved pome-based beverages more expensive or harder to find. Importing agreements are often made months in advance, and some juice buyers may be contractually obligated to pay for existing orders from China, forcing them to find a way to contend with the added costs of the tariffs. Adam Lees, vice president of customs brokerage for the logistics company Alba Wheels Up International, agrees that domestic players aren’t equipped to meet exponentially increased demand, especially in the short term.

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