'Sweet treat' economy is under attack with the rollout of Trump’s wide-ranging directives

Much of this country's social contract rests on the ability to access little sweet treats to break up the painful slog of eking out a living.

The idea that working hard equals making enough money to comfortably live a life that could not be found anywhere else in the world is about as true and reasonable as telling everyone that the tooth fairy runs a sweatshop inside your mouth.

Many people are worried that their sweet treats will soon become unaffordable.

It’s possible that many common treats will soon come under the same kind of price attack as Sumo oranges and strawberries.

Everyday expenses like housing, groceries, and clothing have all experienced price hikes and quality decreases since the onset of the pandemic.

China is still the biggest producer and exporter of textiles, electronics, and toys, and in light of the 10 percent tariff for all Chinese imports that went into effect this month .