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Video of the week: Tariffs push domestic food costs lower

Restaurants reap benefits from trade wars

Anna Kang, Digital Editor

August 27, 2018

1 Min Read
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Due to tariffs from China and Mexico, some food products are piling up domestically, causing a drop in prices on those items.

Restaurant operators could save three to 12 percent on specific ingredients, like corn and potatoes, CNBC reports.

Related: How a trade war could impact food prices

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