Thanksgiving Costs Are Gobbling Up Budgets—Here’s Where Tariffs Are to Blame

As families across America gather for Thanksgiving, many are feeling the pinch at the checkout line. While turkey promotions have softened the blow, the real sticker shock is coming from side dishes and pantry staples. Why? Tariffs.

Recent trade policies have driven up costs on imported goods and even the materials used to package them. Consider this:

Canned Cranberry Sauce – Up 22% year-over-year, thanks to steel and aluminum tariffs that make cans pricier.

Canned Vegetables (Green Beans, Corn) – Prices have climbed 10–40¢ per can, directly tied to metal tariffs.

Imported Spices & Coffee – Despite recent rollbacks, many items still face steep duties, adding pressure to holiday budgets.

Canned Fruit – Tariffs surged from 25% to 55% earlier this year before settling at 45%, cutting into margins for suppliers and retailers.

Even the cost of farming equipment—hit by 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum—trickles down to your plate, raising prices on fresh produce.

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