(InvestigateTV) — John Boyd has spent decades working the land, cultivating soybeans, corn, and wheat on his farm.

Now, he’s worried that recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump could devastate farmers like him and push grocery prices higher for every American.

Boyd who is president of the National Black Farmers Association , has seen firsthand how rapidly tariffs can reshape his livelihood.

“It’s going to hurt us immediately. I think you’re going to see in the coming months the price drop,” Boyd said.

Tariffs, essentially taxes on imports, are often enacted to protect domestic industries and safeguard American jobs from international competition. But experts warn that tariffs on imported goods don’t just affect trade, they ripple through the economy, impacting everyday consumers.

Josh Bivens, chief economist at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), emphasizes that American families will ultimately bear the cost.

“It seems unambiguous it’ll raise the price of food at grocery stores,” Bivens said. “Even if they did not do it mechanically, and they will just because we import a lot of produce in this country, there’s also going to be a lot of retaliation from trading partners and that’s going to help push up prices as well.”

With increased tariffs on imports, essentials like fruits, vegetables, and even consumer goods such as automobiles could become more expensive.

Bivens suggested consumers tighten budgets where possible, consider cutting down on subscriptions or discretionary bills, and those planning on purchasing a car should start shopping around early to avoid potential price increases.

As a farmer, Boyd also recommends growing food to save money.

“ My grandfather always had this saying that, you know, a person who can garden is doomed for success. And the person who can’t is doomed for failure,” Boyd shared. “Learn how to grow a garden in a very small space where you can raise your own tomatoes and onions and grains. It will help in the long run.”

As tariffs remain a contentious topic, Boyd emphasized the stakes are higher than just economics: it’s about sustainability and survival for American farmers.

“The end result is farmers get hurt on the low end of it,” he said. “And on the high end of it, the American people get hurt- by higher food prices.”