Chile verde with a side of rice, beans, salsa and guacamole and a Mexican Coca-Cola at El Chicano Restaurant in Willits, Calif. on Thursday, March 25, 2021. (Sarah Stierch via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO CO., 4/20/25 – The Trump tariffs have been a hot-button topic among Mendocino County small business owners in recent weeks. The ups and downs of the tariffs have made it hard for businesses to plan, but one thing we do know – if you import anything from outside the country, you are going to be paying more for it.  

That tasty guacamole you get from your favorite Mexican restaurant? It likely consists of avocados, chili peppers and tomatoes from Mexico and onions from China.  

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Sarah Stierch covers breaking news and more for The Mendocino Voice. Reach her at sarah@mendovoice.com.