Trump Cuts Tariffs on Beef, Coffee and Tropical Fruits Amid Rising Consumer Pressure

By Mintesinot Nigussie
Published on 11/15/25

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday eliminating tariffs on a range of commodities, including beef, coffee, and tropical fruits, the Associated Press reported.

The move comes amid growing consumer concern over rising prices and follows framework trade agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Argentina to ease import levies on agricultural products from those countries.

The order addresses tariffs previously imposed earlier this year, including a 50 percent levy on Brazilian goods such as beef and coffee. Brazil is a major supplier of both commodities, and analysts had warned that the tariffs contributed to higher costs for U.S. consumers. Some of the products affected are not produced domestically, underscoring U.S. reliance on imports to meet demand.

The framework agreements with Latin American nations are part of a broader Trump administration effort to reshape trade in the Western Hemisphere and secure more predictable access to key agricultural imports. The moves follow off-year elections in which voters cited economic issues, including high consumer prices, as a key concern.

The tariff rollback is expected to ease pressure on U.S. supply chains for coffee, beef, and tropical fruits, stabilising prices that have reached record highs in some categories.