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A Brief History of Ketchup

A trade war tariff item, the American condiment actually has a global pedigree

Ken Albala
Thu, 08/09/2018 - 12:01
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Trade wars have an interesting way of revealing cultural stereotypes.

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Countries often propose tariffs not on the most valuable items in their trading relationships—since that would be painful to them as well—but rather on products iconic of national character. A good example of this came in the European Union’s retaliation against U.S. steel tariffs. Among the $3.3 billion in goods it slapped a tariff on in May were Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Kentucky bourbon, and Levi’s jeans.

Now American ketchup is being targeted, both by the EU and Canada. The United States’ northern neighbor imposed a 10-percent tariff on the product in July, while the EU has suggested it would be a part of the next round of retaliatory tariffs, which could go into effect within weeks.

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Submitted by Bill E (not verified) on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:43

Ketchup on Meatballs!!!!

I am of Italian descent an couldn't ever imagine putting ketchup on meatballs. Totally sacrilegious! 

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