What Pumpkin Pie Spices Tell Us About Tariffs
Importers like Burlap & Barrel had to adapt to Trump’s import taxes on cinnamon and more.
Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and allspice are the big five in pumpkin pies.
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and for many families that means pumpkin pie for dessert. To help turn the squash into a tasty treat, you’re going to need spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Today, Everybody’s Business co-host Stacey Vanek Smith writes about the cost of those necessary flavorings amid the trade war.
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