Author: Mark Alexander

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Oh, We Know. We Know.

Rodney William Marsh was an Australian professional cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper for the Australian national team. He was a part of the Australian squad which finished as runners-up at the 1975 Cricket World Cup. Marsh had a Test career spanning from the 1970–71 to the 1983–84 Australian seasons. Wikipedia

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Items Likely Targeted for Tariffs

Fruits and Vegetables

• 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 Guardian Will No Longer Post on X

To be filed under FAFO:

The Guardian has announced it will no longer post content on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, from its official accounts.

In an announcement to readers, the news organisation said it considered the benefits of being on the platform formerly called Twitter were now outweighed by the negatives, citing the “often disturbing content” found on it.

“We wanted to let readers know that we will no longer post on any official Guardian editorial accounts on the social media site X,” the Guardian said.

The Guardian has more than 80 accounts on X with approximately 27 million followers.

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Your move, rest of the media…