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Tariffs on Imported Herbs Threaten U.S. Wellness Industry & Consumer Access
June 30, 2025
Graham Rigby, AHPA President & CEO, for SupplySide Supplement Journal
More Americans than ever are turning to herbs to support their health — whether it's turmeric for joint comfort, ashwagandha for stress relief, or cinnamon for metabolic support — but volatile trade policies are putting access to these everyday essentials at risk.
Many of the most popular herbal ingredients used in dietary supplements, conventional foods and personal care products aren't grown in the United States. Moreover, they can't be — our climate simply doesn't allow it. Yet they're still subject to tariffs that drive up prices, disrupt supply chains and unfairly penalize American businesses.
That's why the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is urging policymakers to exempt these critical imports from current and proposed tariffs before consumers and the industry pay the price.
