US: Trump unleashes French fry war
French fries, a culinary icon in the U.S., could become more expensive due to Trump’s tariffs on Canadian canola oil, the key to perfect frying.
Summary: Potato chips, a popular snack for children and a comfort food for adults, could soon become a luxury. The United States produces around 20 million tons of potatoes annually, but the main ingredient is canola oil, which comes primarily from Canada, the country threatened by Trump’s tariffs. These tariffs affect $762 billion (€670,000) of annual trade. The United States also imports $1.7 billion worth of canned potato chips, which are popular with restaurateurs and restaurateurs. The U.S. Canola Association states that 69% of the canola used in the United States is imported, and 96% of it comes from Canada. The United States also imports $1.7 billion worth of canned potato chips, which are used in most fast-food restaurants in Canada. Many American restaurants are preparing for the impact of these tariffs. The price increases could significantly affect the profit margins of these businesses.
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Fuente: businessinsider.es/
