The 1-Page Tariff Exposure Cheat Sheet (Free Download)

By Rachel Whitfield·Updated September 18, 2026·Free PDF

Last updated September 19, 2026. We revise figures when USDA, BLS or tariff notices change.

Key facts

The Tariff Exposure Cheat Sheet is a free one-page PDF listing the 15 grocery items most exposed to 2026 tariffs with the expected price increase and a domestic swap for each, published by The Tariff-Proof Kitchen.
The five most exposed items on the sheet are coffee (+19-25%), olive oil (+15-20%), avocados (+10-20%), imported cheese (+12-20%) and beef (+10-15%).
Each item on the sheet carries 3 to 5 points; ticking the items you buy weekly gives a Tariff Exposure Score out of 60.

About one item in four in a typical American cart is exposed to 2026 tariffs, and almost nobody can name which ones at the shelf. This one-page sheet lists the 15 most exposed, the expected increase for each, and the cheaper swap that keeps the same dinner on the table. It fits on the fridge.

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What's inside

The 15 most tariff-exposed grocery items
Expected 2026 price increase for each
A cheaper swap for every item
Your personal Tariff Exposure Score box
Country-of-origin cues to spot on labels
The 5 foods safest to buy in bulk now
Printable, one page, no ink-heavy graphics
Updated as tariff schedules change

Why a single page beats a spreadsheet

Grocery decisions get made in aisle six with a cart, a phone and a tired kid, not at a desk. A list you can scan in ten seconds changes what goes in the cart; a 40-row spreadsheet stays on the laptop. Readers who used the sheet for a month have told us they cut $40 to $80 by swapping the five items they buy most often.

What to do after you download it

Tick every item you buy regularly and add up your Tariff Exposure Score.
Pick the three highest-impact swaps and try them this week.
Read which foods will cost more in 2026 for the full category-by-category breakdown.
Decide what to stock early with our stockpiling guide.
When you are ready for the full system, the Tariff-Proof Kitchen guide gives you 90 days of meal plans built around the swaps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tariff Exposure Cheat Sheet?

A free one-page printable listing the 15 grocery items most exposed to 2026 tariffs, the expected price increase for each, and the cheaper domestic swap to buy instead. Keep it on the fridge or your phone and check it before every shop.

Is the cheat sheet really free?

Yes. Enter your email and the PDF download appears instantly. You also receive a short series of grocery-savings tips, and you can unsubscribe with one click at any time.

Which foods are on the tariff exposure list?

The list covers fresh Mexican produce (tomatoes, avocados, berries), coffee, beef, imported olive oil, Italian pasta, imported cheese, sugar and sweets, imported seafood, chocolate, bananas, rice, canned tomatoes, wine and specialty nuts, with a swap for each.

How do I use the Tariff Exposure Score?

Tick every item on the sheet that is in your regular cart. Each tick adds to your score; the higher the score, the more your grocery bill is exposed to tariff-driven increases and the more you save by switching to the listed swaps.

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