10 Aldi Items To Stock Up on Now in Case of Tariff-Induced Product Shortages
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If you’ve stopped trying to keep up with tariffs, you’re not alone. However, current or looming tariffs may impact product availability — and prices — at Aldi, so you might want to tune back in.
Tariffs on goods from certain countries are already in place, with a July 9 deadline set for a 50% tariff on the European Union, according to CBNC. This can make now a good time to stock up on the following Aldi items, in case of tariff-induced product shortages.
Bananas
- Price: 17 cents per pound
Healthy and budget-friendly, bananas sold at Aldi are imported. Guatemala, Ecuador and Costa Rica are the top three countries the U.S. sources this fruit from.
Fresh Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Price (Broccoli Crowns): $2.15 per pound
- Price (Cauliflower Crowns): $3.25 each
At Aldi, fresh broccoli crowns are imported, while some cauliflower crowns are grown domestically and others are imported. It’s unknown where the imported vegetables are sourced from, but Mexico, Canada and Guatemala are the leading suppliers of fresh broccoli and cauliflower to the U.S.
Season’s Choice Frozen Strawberries
- Price: $4.39
A freezer essential, this 24-ounce bag of Season’s Choice frozen strawberries could become scarce, as it’s sourced from both the U.S. and other countries. Mexico, Chile and Peru are the leading suppliers of frozen strawberries to the U.S., so you may want to keep an eye on their tariff situations.
Barissimo Fair Trade Single Origin Sumatra Dark Roast Ground Coffee
- Price: $7.95
Brazil, Colombia and Guatemala are the largest importers of coffee to the U.S. Therefore, if you enjoy a daily caffeine fix of Barissimo fair trade single origin Sumatra dark roast ground coffee, you might want to buy a few extras in case it temporarily disappears from the shelves.
Atlantic Salmon Portions
- Price: $8.69 per pound
Aldi’s Atlantic salmon portions serve as the base for a healthy and delicious meal. However, a great deal of salmon is imported — Canada, Norway and Chile are the top sources providing the U.S. with fresh or chilled Pacific, Atlantic and Danube salmon — so you might want to make room in your freezer and buy a few extra packs.
Stonemill Pure Vanilla Extract
- Price: $5.49
A baking essential, there’s a good chance a bottle of Stonemill pure vanilla extract can be found in your pantry. By far, Madagascar is the largest vanilla importer to the U.S., so stock up now, as it doesn’t expire when stored properly.
Moser Roth Dark Chocolate
- Price: $3.29
Don’t leave your 4.4-ounce Moser Roth dark chocolate 85% cocoa chocolate bar craving to chance. This item is imported — and Canada, Mexico and Switzerland are the countries that supply the U.S. with the most chocolate.
Stonemill Ground Cinnamon
Price: $1.25
Stonemill ground cinnamon has origins in both the U.S. and abroad. While it’s unknown exactly where the imported portions hail from, Vietnam and Indonesia are the largest cinnamon suppliers to the U.S.
Fremont Fish Market Argentine Red Shrimp
- Price: $10.99
The name says it all — Fremont Fish Market argentine red shrimp is an imported product that could fly off the shelf and be slow to return.
Simply Nature Organic Raw Unsalted Cashews
- Price: $8.79
This 14-ounce bag of Simply Nature organic raw unsalted cashews has origins both domestically and internationally. Vietnam is the largest cashew importer to the U.S. by far, so consider purchasing a few extra bags in case they disappear for awhile.
Editor’s note: all import data was sourced from the World Integrated Trade Solution.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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