#TrumpTariffs Spark Fertilizer Shock That Could Raise Food Prices Nationwide

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2. There is a product I am interested in buying. It is made in Europe.

The main retailer is in Germany. I don't think anybody stocks it in the US. The German site will ship it, but they prominently display this warning:

Additional import duties apply to this shipment due to U.S. Customs Regulations. These will be collected by the delivery service before or upon delivery.

And if you click for details, it adds this:

Q: Why am I required to pay taxes when ordering from (the retailer)?
A: We offer a U.S.-specific website for easier navigation, localized pricing, and voltage-specific warnings. However, we are a German-based company, and all orders are shipped from Germany. As such, import duties and taxes may apply according to your country’s regulations.

Q: Can you provide an import duty estimate to me?
A: Due to the recent changes in customs and importation rates, it is not possible for us to calculate the exact amount you will be required to pay. Exact details can be found in recent executive orders posted on the whitehouse.gov website or by contacting local customs authorities.

I wish Americans would see such clear information on American retail sites.