Posted on 01/28/2017 8:37:37 PM PST by SJackson
It was a claim that President Donald Trump repeated on the campaign trail: that he would build a wall and that the Mexicans would pay for it. In his first few days in office, Trump appeared to make good on one portion of that promise, by signing an executive order for the planning and building of that wall to proceed.
But the cost for that wall will temporarily be borne by Americans, Trump said, and Mexico’s government insists it will not pay for the construction on the border. On Thursday, President Donald Trump floated a 20 percent tax on imports from Mexico which suggested that until Trump’s promised reimbursement from the Mexicans materializes, Americans would pay for the border wall with their pocketbooks.
The White House clarified afterwards that Trump’s suggestion was an option rather than an official proposal, but social media users quickly questioned the possible uptick in one particular grocery item: avocados, of which 80 percent come from
America’s southern neighbor. Though the price of the guacamole’s main ingredient varies from market to market, the creamy green fruit usually costs a few dollars. Assuming a $3 cost, a 20 percent tax would increase the price to $3.60.
Takis, a common packaged food snack, would go from $6 to $7.20, the Washington Post reported. Other staples like tomato paste would also see only a slight markup, from about $1.20 to $1.44.
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Article is a pile of crap. Avacados cost 80 cents to $1.50 at the most, different times of year, never “a few dollars”. A lot of them are from California. “Takis” is not “common” and not “staple” if I never heard of it. Tomatoes are grown all over the southern U.S. as well as in my patio pots. This is Star-Telegram in Ft. Worth, TX I believe. Writer knows better.
“Calufornia avocados taste better anyway.”
We might be importing those soon from California.
High price doesn’t guarantee good tequila, only this number does; 1800. Corona is as bad as Shock Top, I recommend Modelo. Not a big deal, add the 20%.
People will be making more money without Mexicans taking their jobs. They’ll be able to buy those items if they want to...: )
While *I* cannot think of a thing, myself, The US Chamber of Commerce insists that the one thing that Mexico produces that is needed here is... Mexicans (ie, 'cheap labor')...
But since 'cheap labor' is anything but cheap, (realize that we, as a society, are *still* paying the true costs of the round of 'cheap labor' that ended circa 1865), this argument is risible, if not outright ludicrous...
the infowarrior
They came up with the lime thing because the beer was always skunky. I can think of a lot of good domestic brews I'd rather drink.
Florida ones are the best. Really folks, this is not an issue. If Mexican avocados are too expensive, US farmers will up their production.
Interesting.
Some of those old California Okies may have been smarter than people would give 'em credit for? hehhehheh...
Thanks for the information, it possibly opens things up for understanding part of the how and why Chilean produce imports were seemingly so overnight successful. The importers knew their way around U.S. produce & green grocer market paths.
I'd be interested in seeing some of those names you mentioned...not that I know any of those guys, or would know of them save Paramount -- which was a rich Hollywood couple gone orchardists Big Time --and the Grimsby Farm carrot guys who eventually expanded into other produce & organics, including grapes.
My personal motivation --- Maybe (it's along shot, at this point) someday I may try to arrange honeybee pollination contracts in that area. It could help to know who are the heavy hitters beyond the two outfits just mentioned.
Please forgive the delay of my reply also, for I, ah, had turned towards other things, was reading about Jihad Jane from ten years ago, ended up reading the book reviews (of the book she wrote trying to exonerate herself -- maybe she did, to a large extent) and went from there to skimming info on various intelligence agents who were involved with U.S. efforts (based in Pakistan) in Afghanistan post 9-11.
Nothing much to do with Bakersfield, and produce, or Chile. lol
Perhaps you could understand this one (not that I'm trying to say anything personal-like to you) though I bet guys down in Chili could relate to it, 'cept from their own perspective of walking the streets (and working the farms) of whatever the towns they live in, or near-to;
Seriously? Your dollar store has fresh produce? Lucky you.
We have a Dollar Tree—no fresh anything...but they do have nice party supplies/wrapping paper, etc. and a good shelf stored milk.
Funny, I don’t recall media outrage over the burdensome taxes on tobacco products, and sodas placed on consumers by government, whether state, federal, or local.
Good Point!
Also plastic bag taxes for anyone not having a cloth carryall for their purchases...
Florida has avocados ;)
Ah. You are correct. I am embarrassed to say.
Fake news.
20% import duty does not equal 20% retail price increase.
Nike pays about $4 for a pair of running shoes from the country of manufacture. A 20% import tariff would $.80 in cost to a $120 pair of shoes.
If we have a ground thaw, do you think I could plant some cloves now?
Meh. I’ll do without most anything if it means keeping the illegals out of this country.
Oh, no. I’ll have to pay for food now??
I was in Mexico five times, on business. I had a criteria concerning what I ate while there.
If it grew on a tree and had a thick skin on it I ate it. I didn’t drink the water either, nor used ice cubes.
It was limited, but I was only there for 3 days at a stretch.
I’ll pay the extra. We save more by not having illegals leeching off the system
I like the cut of your jib!
Regards,
Actually, I would be willing to pay more for ANY vegetable or product if it meant we didn’t have any more illegals, period.
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