Grocery stores and food producers, including some in Maine, say customers could see higher prices on Thanksgiving goods.

The latest Consumer Price Index Report shows grocery prices are up nearly 3% from last September.

Tariffs from the Trump Administration have hit imported goods especially hard. While the President announced Friday that he would be rolling back tariffs on more than 200 imported food items including beef, coffee, and certain fruits — the effects won't likely be seen on grocery store shelves until after the holiday.

Mary Chapman owns Sissle & Daughters Cheesemongers & Grocers in Portland. She says prices on European cheeses and wines have frustrated customers.

"A gruyere from Switzerland just won best cheese in the world. We have all these customers asking us if we'

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