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Trump's Tariffs Threaten NYC's Rat-Deterring Litter Baskets

2/1/2025

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New York City's innovative litter baskets, crafted to deter rats and simplify sanitation efforts, could see price hikes from President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. With only 5,000 of the 23,000 replacements in place, delays loom, threatening to exacerbate the city's ongoing rat issues.

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New York City's innovative litter baskets, crafted to deter rats and simplify sanitation efforts, could see price hikes from President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. With only 5,000 of the 23,000 replacements in place, delays loom, threatening to exacerbate the city's ongoing rat issues.