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So, with all that in mind, the people over at r/Frugal have been sharing the things they're stocking up on to get ahead of rising prices. While most of us probably can't afford to buy four years' worth of stuff right now (plus, who has that kind of storage space???), it might be a good idea to grab a couple extra things you use all the time before prices go up. Here are some of the best responses: 2.
"Vitamins and over-the-counter medicines. Most of these are imported and have a long shelf life, so we are stocking up." — most-likely-a-bot 3.
"I'm not someone who eats a ton of imported foods, but I honestly worry a lot about domestic foods as well due to the agricultural work that is done by largely undocumented immigrants. I will be stocking up on chicken breasts, drumsticks, and thighs when I next go to Costco or see any on sale to build a buffer in my deep freezer. I'll also buy a 20lb bag of rice, continue to buy dry beans and lentils, chicken and beef bullion cubes, pasta, canned tomatoes, soups, frozen veggies and fruit, canned veggies and fruit, etc.
Make sure to always rotate your stock so you're eating the oldest stuff first." "My biggest recommendation is to stock up on things you know you will eat. It does no good to stock up on cheap things that you won't be able to stand when the time comes to eat it.
" — AnalogNomad56 5. "I'm going back to my local CSA [Community Supported Agriculture] for vegetables and fruit. I took a year off, but I think I'd rather have the security with tariffs coming in.
I'm also expanding my garden, and I bought a canner for those vegetables I plan on growing." — waybackwatching 6. "I'm packing the freezer with as much citrus as possible.
Dried beans, lentils, split peas and rice. Canned beans, fruits and vegetables. Canned chicken, tuna, off-brand spam, etc.
, for the meat eaters in the house. Seconding the vitamins and OTC meds, another commenter mentioned. Also, birth control.
" — ThedarkRose20 8. "I’m stocking up on canned fruits and vegetables. Who knows what prices for fresh will be in like six months to a year 😬.
" — Hair_I_Go 9. "Vaccinations. Get 'em folks, you're gonna need them.
" — imisssammy 11. "Paper products. Canada is where most of the US paper comes from, and if tariffs are enacted, we will notice it at the register.
" — shiplesp 14. "We replaced a cell and laptop for my partner that needed replacing." — District98 15.
"I hate to think what fresh bananas are going to cost. I have a bunch of them in my freezer already, but I might try to squeeze in some more." — EpicCurious Have you stocked up on anything ahead of Trump's tariffs? Or are you taking other steps to get financially prepared? Tell me all about it in the comments.
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