Nut prices rise despite role as US-China trade war fodder

Brisk global demand outweighs dampening effect of Beijing's tariffs

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An almond-sorting line at a ranch in California: The U.S. state produces about 80% of the world's supply. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Global prices of almonds and nuts are rising, contrary to the expected impact of the U.S.-China tariff battle.

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