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Story summary
- Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration contribute to higher prices for holiday baking products.
- The Department of Agriculture reports sugar and sweets prices rose 5.3% from August 2024 to August 2025.
- Cocoa and vanilla, among baking staples, are imported and subject to tariffs, impacting businesses nationwide.
- From January to June 2025, commercial bakers paid $182 million in tariffs, significantly more than the previous year.
