Saturday, March 29, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a major reduction in tariffs on several food items, aiming to provide relief from the sharp rise in inflation that followed recent tariff hikes. Trump signed an executive order on Friday to officially implement the tariff cuts, saying he wanted to help citizens who were complaining about skyrocketing food prices caused by import taxes.
Under the new order, tariffs have been reduced on a range of imported food items, including:
Coffee
Tea
Seasonal fruits
Juices
Cocoa
Spices
Bananas
Oranges
Tomatoes
Meat (including beef)
Avocados
Coconuts
Pineapples
Dry fruits
Trump said the decision was taken after considering the impact of tariff-driven price hikes on everyday households. “I am giving major relief to the people who have been telling us that tariffs made their food items too expensive,” he said.
The reduced tariffs took effect on 13 November. The U.S. government clarified that the items selected for tariff reductions are those not produced within the United States or produced in very limited quantities, making imports essential for supply and price stability.
Trump’s decision comes shortly after the Republican Party suffered significant losses in recent mayoral elections, where Democrats achieved sweeping victories. Analysts say the tariff rollback appears to be part of a larger strategy to ease public dissatisfaction and regain political momentum.
Earlier, President Trump had also signed trade agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Argentina to reduce tariffs on agricultural products, with the goal of stabilizing food prices and strengthening trade partnerships.
