Marketplace Trump's tariff turnaround
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Nov 14, 2025 
In this episode, guests Kate Davidson, an economic journalist at Bloomberg, and Kristen Schwab, a Marketplace reporter, dive into the implications of Trump's tariff exemptions on grocery prices, potentially impacting staples like coffee and bananas. Elizabeth Troval sheds light on Texas's labor market crunch due to immigration policy changes affecting janitorial jobs. Ben Fritz discusses the rising significance of IMAX screens in the film industry and how they drive box office sales. Tune in for these insights on the economy's shifting landscape!
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Tariffs Are Taxes Passed To Shoppers
- Tariffs function as taxes and their costs get passed to U.S. consumers and businesses.
- White House tariff exemptions for some food imports may ease pressure but details and scope remain unclear.
Exemptions Won't Snap Prices Back
- Tariff exemptions for coffee and bananas might help but likely won't sharply lower grocery prices.
- Other factors like weather, labor, transport, and remaining tariffs keep food prices elevated.
Supply Chain Costs Dampen Tariff Relief
- Food supply chains are steel- and capital-intensive, so multiple tariffs and equipment costs matter.
- Importers warn policy uncertainty raises costs and can shrink foreign growers' incentive to sell to U.S. buyers.