Hecho en México

Yesterday the orange "Pendejo" imposed a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico to the United States.  There is a good likelihood that the Mexican President will retaliate with tariffs on goods imported from the U.S.

I guess I am going to avoid, whenever possible, buying anything from north of the border.  From my grocery shopping trip yesterday, that should not be too difficult.  I made a point of checking where everything is made.  The fresh fruits and vegetables of course are all grown in Mexico.  Even the package of Driscoll blueberries that I buy for my cereal and yogurt are "Hecho en México".  As for the occasional canned goods that I buy, I can always select a Mexican brand.  Eggs, butter and milk are all Mexican, as are packages of rice and dry beans.  Knorr Chicken Broth ... "Hecho en México".  (Sorry, Campbell's.)  Activia yogurt... "Hecho en México".  Even cleaning supplies should not be a problem.  I bought a refill for my bottle of Windex, and it was made in Mexico.

When I returned to the apartment, I looked at the items in the refrigerator and pantry.

Hellmann's Mayonaise... "Hecho en México"

Quaker Multibran Cereal as well as Kellogg's Raisin Bran... "Hecho en México".

  

All of my spices, including McCormick brand... "Hecho en México".

I often buy a package of sliced Sargento Swiss cheese.  I guess I'll go with Mexican cheese instead.  I can buy a Mexican brand of aluminum foil instead of Reynold's Wrap.  Purell, my preferred brand of hand sanitizer, made in my old back yard of Akron, Ohio...  well, I guess I will have to buy a couple large bottles before the price shoots up.

I never thought I would see the day when I would be boycotting products made in the U.S.  Very sad.