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26-05-2025
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Tariff Planning: 8 Barbecue Items To Stock Up on Now for the Fourth of July
Many Americans celebrate the country's independence with food, family and fun through outdoor barbecues, parades and pool parties. Though new tariffs are ostensibly supposed to promote American manufacturing, in the interim, they're raising prices on many of the very things people will be looking to buy for their Fourth of July events. Read More: Trending Now: Though tariffs have begun to land already, many retailers will be raising prices soon. Here are eight things to stock up on now ahead of the big holiday. If you were hoping to slap some actual shrimp on the barbie, you will want to get ahead of that now — a good 35% of U.S. seafood is either imported or processed overseas, according to Sustainable Fisheries UW. So that 'fresh' salmon may have actually made a detour to China after leaving Alaska, or have come from Mexico. While seafood doesn't keep long fresh, it's perfect for freezing and easy to buy in bulk for a big cookout. Consider This: If you love a good tipple on the holiday, and were planning to break out a bevy of beverages, from cool white wine and champagne to hard spirits, get to your nearest BevMo or bulk warehouse soon — liquors you love are about to get pricier. Tariffs could hit the wine industry the hardest, and since the U.S. imports wine (and other alcohol) from most of the countries on the tariff list — from Mexico, Canada, the European Union and even China — this already often-pricey item could skyrocket. If you happen to live in a community where you can get local beef and other meats, it's probably a great time to strike up a relationship with a local farmer and butcher. Imported meats, especially beef, will likely become quite expensive. And this doesn't just extend to ground beef and steak, but delicacies like salami, prosciutto and other cured meats. You may find your love of Italian sausage, for example, a difficult habit to afford going forward. If your go-to item for a local barbecue or potluck is a quick and easy charcuterie board, not only will your meats be pricier, so will your favorite French (and other) cheese, according to the Janet Fletcher blog. While locally made cheeses made from U.S. based dairies and other cheesemakers may not take as much tariff heat, you can probably kiss affordable Gruyere goodbye, to name just one of the fancier cheeses. Make a Trader Joe's or Walmart run to make sure your cheeseburgers are not just burgers, and your charcuterie is complete. Those juicy red tomatoes, creamy delicious avocados, and even smooth silky olive oil that you might drizzle on top are going to come at a premium once tariffs land, particularly those that come from places like Mexico, from which the U.S. imports a whopping 63% to 69% of horticultural products, according to the USDA. If you've got a green thumb, try growing tomatoes at home, though olives and avocados can take years to produce fully fleshed fruit. Better yet, find your nearest retailer known for reliably good produce and get stocked up. It's not just grocery items that are on track to skyrocket — get your legal street rockets and sparklers (and other allowable fireworks) now. Not only do these tend to sell out in regular economic times, tariffs are having an unexpected impact on the fireworks industry, according to TheStreet. This could even affect your local community's ability to afford big firework displays. Another item set to skyrocket in price once tariffs land is apparel — so if you're looking for fresh patriotic merch, best to grab it up now. Similarly, if you need some new supportive summer sandals or athletic shoes to march in your local Fourth of July parade, don't wait until July to get them. You could be paying anywhere between 10% and 40% more on items you used to buy when tariffs hit, depending on analyst predictions. If your Fourth of July celebrations, or any summer planning, really, involves the purchase of new toys for beach or pool activities (or just for running around in the sun fun) strategize what you want to buy now and pick them up. If any kids in your life have summer birthdays, don't wait until the last minute –these could see huge price increases. More From GOBankingRates 8 Dollar Tree Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Summer 2025 Here's the Minimum Salary Required To Be Considered Upper Class in 2025 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle This article originally appeared on Tariff Planning: 8 Barbecue Items To Stock Up on Now for the Fourth of July Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Action star Dolph Lundgren is launching his own vodka
Dolph Lundgren is well-known for his many action movie roles, including Ivan Drago in 'Rocky IV' and He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe.' He's taking on a new role, and this one isn't on the big screen, though. It's as founder of a premium vodka brand aptly called Hard Cut Vodka. This 90-proof, premium vodka was made with a base of Idaho-grown potatoes and spring water from the Rocky Mountains. It's touted as an 'ultra-smooth' and 'the ultimate all-American vodka.' It's already been awarded a Double Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Unsurprisingly, the name comes from the film term 'hard cut,' which describes a shot that abruptly ends and quickly cuts to the next shot without any dissolve, fade, or other transition. This new vodka was crafted to be smooth enough to be imbibed neat, on the rocks, or in a Martini, Vodka Soda, or any other popular vodka-based cocktail. According to the brand, Hard Cut Vodka is velvety and creamy smooth and has notes of green apple, fennel, roasted potato, and butterscotch. 'From earning my master's in chemical engineering, to taking on Rocky on the big screen, I've always believed in pushing the limits, striving for the best in all I do,' Dolph Lundgren, Founder and Chairman of Hard Cut Vodka said. He adds, 'My wife, Emma, and I enjoy vodka on the rocks, and after trying dozens of brands, we decided we needed to create the perfect liquid for a vodka world gone soft. Enter Hard Cut Vodka.' Hard Cut Vodka will be available nationally on for the suggested retail price of $25.99 for a 700ml bottle. It will be available at BevMo in California beginning this month and will be rolled out to other key markets in the US throughout 2025. The post Action star Dolph Lundgren is launching his own vodka appeared first on The Manual.
