#imported goods

Here’s an expanded list of imported foods, including specific canned items commonly brought into the U.S. to meet consumer demand:

Fresh Produce

• Bananas, Mangoes, and Pineapples (from Central and South America)

• Avocados (from Mexico)

• Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons (from Mexico and Spain)

• Berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries) (from Mexico, Chile)

• Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Cucumbers (from Mexico and Canada)

• Asparagus (from Peru and Mexico)

Seafood (Fresh, Frozen, and Canned)

• Fresh/Frozen Shrimp (from Thailand, India, Ecuador)

• Salmon (from Norway, Chile)

• Tilapia (from China)

• Tuna (canned) (from Thailand, the Philippines)

• Sardines (from Portugal, Morocco)

• Mackerel (canned) (from Japan, Norway)

Grains and Legumes

• Rice (from Thailand, India, Vietnam)

• Quinoa (from Peru and Bolivia)

• Chickpeas and Lentils (from Canada, India)

Nuts and Seeds

• Cashews (from Vietnam and India)

• Brazil Nuts (from Bolivia, Brazil)

• Almonds (from Spain, Australia)

• Chia Seeds (from Mexico and Argentina)

Dairy Products

• Cheese varieties like Parmesan, Gouda, Feta (from Italy, Netherlands, Greece)

• Butter (from Ireland, New Zealand)

• Yogurt (Greek-style from Greece, other varieties from Europe)

Canned Foods and Packaged Items

• Tomato paste and puree (from Italy)

• Canned olives and olive oil (from Spain, Italy, Greece)

• Canned coconut milk (from Thailand)

• Canned beans (from Mexico, Central America)

• Canned corn (from Canada, Brazil)

• Canned anchovies and sardines (from Morocco, Portugal)

• Canned fruit (e.g., pineapple, mango, peaches) (from Thailand, Philippines, Mexico)

• Canned tuna and salmon (from Thailand, the Philippines, Chile)

Spices and Herbs

• Vanilla (from Madagascar)

• Black Pepper (from Vietnam, India)

• Cinnamon (from Sri Lanka)

• Turmeric (from India)

• Paprika (from Spain, Hungary)

Beverages

• Coffee beans (from Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam)

• Tea leaves (from India, Sri Lanka, China)

• Cocoa beans (from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana)

Oils and Fats

• Olive oil (from Spain, Italy, Greece)

• Coconut oil (from the Philippines, Indonesia)

• Palm oil (from Malaysia, Indonesia)

Alcoholic Beverages

• Wine (from France, Italy, Chile, Spain)

• Beer (particularly certain Mexican brands)

• Whiskey and Scotch (from Scotland, Ireland)

Sweeteners

• Cane sugar (from Brazil, Mexico)

• Maple syrup (from Canada)

Condiments and Sauces

• Soy sauce (from Japan, China)

• Fish sauce (from Thailand, Vietnam)

• Sriracha and other chili sauces (from Thailand)

• Italian pasta sauces (canned/jarred) (from Italy)

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The latest report from the UN's office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for Gaza includes this little fact:

In August, 12,076 truckloads of authorized goods entered Gaza through the Israeli and Egyptian-controlled crossings. This is 18 per cent more than the volume of goods entering in July, 36 per cent more than the monthly average in 2022, and 8 per cent more than the monthly average just before the blockade in 2007.

Yes, Gazans now get more good than they did before the closure.

The UN tries to ensure that this isn't a big deal, by adding, "However, Gaza's population has grown by 60 per cent since 2007, and so have their needs."

However, its chart of imports to Gaza (from both Israel and Egypt) show that the number of truckloads of goods to Gaza in August is more than double the number in 2006, the last full year before the restrictions, and about 30% higher than in 2005. It appears that in the months before the Hamas coup, Gaza was receiving record levels of imports, anomalously so - but those are the numbers the UN always uses to compare with today.

The chart itself shows that in terms of amount of goods imported into Gaza, there has not been a significant decrease from 2006 levels since 2015!

This chart shows that the "closure" is largely a myth spread by NGOs to maintain their funding sources. Israel restricts (some) products that can be turned into weapons, and nothing else. 

The following are just a few imported goods whose prices may be hit first:

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer President Donald Trump signed an order to put tariffs on U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico, as well as China, starting Tuesday. Canada and Mexico quickly announced retaliatory tariffs, while China said it would take “necessary countermeasures.” The business between the North American nations now exceeds China, totaling $1.8 trillion in 2023. That is far…

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