[MCN] are food prices up from a combination of climate change and tariffs?

[Lance Olsen]

AI Overview
Yes, food prices are up from a combination of climate change and tariffs, as well as other factors like labor and supply chain issues. Climate change disrupts food production and supply chains, while tariffs on imported goods increase costs. These factors work together with other economic pressures to drive up food prices. 
How climate change and tariffs impact food prices
Climate change:
Extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, can damage crops and reduce yields.
These disruptions affect food production and can lead to higher prices for items like coffee, orange juice, and olive oil, notes CNN Business <https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/20/business/grocery-store-prices-kroger-coupons>, Fortune <https://fortune.com/2024/06/11/orange-juice-coffee-prices-climate-change-agriculture-breakfast/>, and Forbes <https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/09/20/olive-oil-prices-jump-50-and-climate-change-might-be-why/>.
Tariffs:
Tariffs on imported food products add to the cost of bringing those goods into the country.
For example, tariffs on coffee imports from countries like Brazil and Vietnam have contributed to higher prices for that product.
Tariffs on steel and aluminum have also driven up the price of food packaging, further increasing the final price of many processed foods.
Other contributing factors:
Labor costs: Shortages of farmworkers and other food industry labor can increase costs.
Supply chain disruptions: Global events and other issues continue to disrupt supply chains, affecting availability and price.
Input costs: The cost of fertilizer, fuel, and other production inputs has also risen, contributing to higher prices. 


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