Constantly changing tariffs on countries including Mexico have left a lot of plans up in the air. Where are prices going to go? What plans are going to change?<\/p>\n
That party you\u2019re planning to throw \u2014 is it going to suck?<\/p>\n
Some of your favorite items in your fridge, your pantry, your liquor cabinet, and your garage could be more affordable than you\u2019d expect. All you have to do is take a trip down to Mexico. Here are three favorites that are totally tariff free \u2014 if<\/em> you\u2019re in Mexico.<\/p>\n Note: This isn\u2019t a comprehensive, constantly updated accounting of U.S. tariff policy. It\u2019s a blog post about cheese. Look to more official sources for reliable information.<\/em><\/p>\n Tequila can literally only be found in Mexico \u2014 real, legitimate tequila has to have been produced in or around the town of Tequila. In 2023, the U.S. imported $4.6 billion\u2019s worth<\/a> of tequila. But under tariffs, if you want the good stuff for a reasonable price, you\u2019re going to find it south of the border. (Mezcal, too.)<\/p>\n Even if you prefer fresh guacamole you make yourself, tariffs will likely push the price up. Almost all of the U.S.\u2019s avocados<\/a> \u2014 90% \u2014 come from Mexico. Around 70% of our tomatoes are Mexican imports. And if you prefer spicy guac, you\u2019ll be paying extra for Serrano peppers, which are native to Puebla.<\/p>\n (And don\u2019t count on queso dip or quesadillas, either. That queso Oaxaca? Guess where it comes from.)<\/p>\nTequila<\/h2>\n
Guacamole<\/h2>\n
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