Opinion: Tariffs will make it even more expensive for Americans to eat healthy

President Trump was elected in part on a promise to make America healthy again. But over the past two months, the new administration’s actions have made it clear that public health is no longer a priority. The situation may become even worse because of the escalating trade war the U.S. is waging on Mexico, Canada, and China.

The tariffs, as outlined by many, will have substantial consequences in health care. In my line of work as a physician, much of what we handle and use is globally sourced and comes from these countries, whether it be bags of intravenous fluids, syringes, pacemakers, or prescriptions. But for many of our patients, perhaps the most far-reaching consequences of the trade war won’t be felt in hospitals or pharmacies. It will be felt in grocery stores and restaurants. 

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