Restaurants navigating through a wave of pricing obstacles.
The article from KITV discusses the potential impact of tariffs on Easter meal prices in 2019. It highlights that the cost of traditional Easter foods like ham, eggs, and potatoes could rise due to ongoing trade disputes, particularly with China. The tariffs, which were part of the Trump administration's trade policy, affected the prices of imported goods and materials used in food production. The article mentions that while some prices were already increasing, the full impact on Easter meals was uncertain, with consumers possibly facing higher costs for their holiday celebrations. It also notes that local producers and retailers were trying to mitigate the effects of these tariffs to keep prices stable for consumers.