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How much of the US food supply is dependent upon overseas shipping?
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:15 am
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:15 am
With major war between Russia and Ukraine - and likely others - about to break out, would it be a good idea to start stocking up on food items? I really don’t know if that would even be affected but I have to imagine that once that war breaks out, shipping lanes are going to be significantly impacted.
I’m ignorant to this kind of thing so do I sound like a kooky prepper here or is this a legit concern?
I’m ignorant to this kind of thing so do I sound like a kooky prepper here or is this a legit concern?
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Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:17 am to TDsngumbo
Those Chinese crawfish tails about to triple in price
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:18 am to TDsngumbo
US makes the majority of it's food. It's one of the things we still do really well. Maybe caviar problems cause of the Black Sea there but IDK of any foods we specifically get from Russia and the Ukraine.
We live in a country where the government negotiates with farmers to not make as much product as possible.
We live in a country where the government negotiates with farmers to not make as much product as possible.
This post was edited on 1/24/22 at 9:20 am
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:18 am to TDsngumbo
I doubt much of our food comes from overseas, but the problem might be packaging materials.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:19 am to TDsngumbo
I think Chyna is more fricked over their need for soybeans
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:20 am to LB84
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US makes the majority of it's food. It's one of the things we still do really well
Ah, good to know!
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:21 am to TDsngumbo
Most “essentials” come from here or Mexico.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:22 am to LSUnation78
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Those Chinese crawfish tails about to triple in price
Still be cheaper than local prices.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:23 am to TDsngumbo
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With major war between Russia and Ukraine - and likely others - about to break out
There will not be a major conflict in Ukraine, or Taiwan for that matter.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:24 am to auggie
A good bit of produce comes from S American countries as well as meat . Australia & N Zealand supply meat as
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:24 am to TDsngumbo
You need not worry. The USA makes much more that we consume. Our largest trade partners for food are Canada and Mexico.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:27 am to Bearcat90
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Our largest trade partners for food are Canada and Mexico.
Canadian food imports to the US are more important than most people realize, and the trucker vax mandate is a real danger.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:28 am to Nosevens
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A good bit of produce comes from S American countries as well as meat . Australia & N Zealand supply meat as
That is a small amount, and mostly specialty items. I am a label reader when shopping, and almost nothing we buy comes from outside of the U.S.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:34 am to LB84
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US makes the majority of it's food. It's one of the things we still do really well. Maybe caviar problems cause of the Black Sea there but IDK of any foods we specifically get from Russia and the Ukraine.
We live in a country where the government negotiates with farmers to not make as much product as possible.
Our food supply is not so secure. Much of the farmland is now owned by corporations and activists interest. Just as you see the problems in the stores today, it can get a lot worse when a small handful of people get to decide what is provided and to where.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:35 am to LSUfan20005
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Canadian food imports to the US are more important than most people realize, and the trucker vax mandate is a real danger.
For them, not us. The USA exports far more to them than they export to us.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:38 am to Bearcat90
But we still import a lot, especially of finished goods.
Canada:
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U.S. total imports of agricultural products from Canada totaled $24 billion in 2019, our 2th largest supplier of agricultural imports. Leading categories include: snack foods ($4.8 billion), red meats, fresh, chilled, or frozen ($2.5 billion), other vegetable oils ($1.8 billion), processed fruit & vegetables ($1.6 billion), and fresh vegetables ($1.6 billion).
Canada:
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We export half of our beef/cattle, 70% of our soybeans, 70% of our pork, 75% of our wheat, 90% of our canola and 95% of our pulses.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:39 am to TDsngumbo
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How much of the US food supply is dependent upon overseas shipping?
I know why you ask but this really isn't the right question.
I think what people need to realize is that every time they see a little less in the grocery store than normal, this means that people are in many cases having to choose substitute products.
But those substitute products have their own supply chain from production to shelf built around a certain demand level and many if not most may not even have the ability to respond to the increased demand for their products.
This can lead to secondary outages which starts the substituting process all over again.
There is ABSOLUTELY a tipping point at which it's a negative cascade and that is a point that Americans have fortunately never had to deal with.
But make no mistake. It is NOT linear. It's more, little short, little short, little short, WHAT THE frick
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:42 am to ShortyRob
store beans and rice. its cheap, lasts a long time and you can eat it if not used for the shortage
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:47 am to Trevaylin
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store beans and rice. its cheap, lasts a long time and you can eat it if not used for the shortage
Pasta and dehydrated potatoes are good to stock up on as well, and don't forget salt.
Posted on 1/24/22 at 9:48 am to auggie
quote:Dear lord yes cause holy shite, dry beans and rice made only in water..............ugh.
Pasta and dehydrated potatoes are good to stock up on as well, and don't forget salt.
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