关税重压下 美国餐厅被迫涨价“求生”

Group 1 - The U.S. is facing a deadline on July 9 for the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," with President Trump indicating no plans to extend the negotiation period for trade agreements [1] - The restaurant industry in the U.S. is experiencing direct impacts from high tariffs, leading to increased menu prices for certain drinks and dishes due to rising procurement costs [1][3] - The cost of imported ingredients such as coffee beans, tea leaves, and wine has significantly increased, further compressing profit margins for restaurants [3][5] Group 2 - The director of beverage operations at Clyde Restaurant Group reported a 20-30% increase in the prices of raw materials over the past six months, with champagne suppliers raising prices by 5-10% [5] - To avoid affecting consumer spending, restaurants have been trying to absorb costs, but the ongoing rise in procurement costs has made it increasingly difficult [5][7] - Many restaurants are now forced to pass some of the costs onto customers, with drink prices increasing by $0.50 to $1 per cup [5][7] Group 3 - The high tariffs are squeezing the survival space of small distributors, importers, and local restaurants, threatening employment prospects in the restaurant industry [7][8] - The prolonged duration of tariffs could lead to a decrease in the number of small independent distributors, importers, and restaurants, resulting in more unemployment in a sector that employs a significant number of people in the U.S. [8]