【世界说】美关税政策让本国餐饮老板“愁白头” 斥政府“硬着头皮应对”言论

Core Insights - The U.S. restaurant industry is facing significant challenges due to increased costs from tariffs on imported food ingredients, equipment, and packaging materials, which began on April 2 [1][2] - Consumer willingness to dine out has decreased, compounded by the financial strain from tariffs, leading to a negative outlook for the industry as noted by Fitch Ratings [2] Cost Increases - The cost of disposable items, such as bowls, has risen by 25%, from approximately $25 per box to $35 since March [2] - The price of disposable gloves has increased from $32 in January to $39 in recent orders [2] - Imported goods like wine and coffee have seen price increases of $0.50 to $1, with some raw material costs rising by 20% to 30% over six months [2][3] Business Responses - Businesses are adopting varied strategies to cope with the financial pressures; some are shifting to digital operations while others are passing costs onto consumers [2] - The typical profit margin for restaurants is low, often in single digits, making them particularly vulnerable to rising costs [3] Economic Implications - Economists are monitoring whether tariffs will lead to broader inflation and more cautious consumer spending this summer [5] - The uncertainty caused by the government's tariff announcements has led businesses to delay investments [5]