Donald Trump lifts Tariffs on dozens of Food Products
15th Nov. 2025
As grocery prices kept climbing, a sudden policy twist by Trump on November 14, 2025, has sparked fresh buzz and nationwide debate. President Donald Trump took steps to exempt various significant food imports from his reciprocal tariff regulations. The decision came swiftly, and immediately transformed the national dialogue regarding the cost of living.
While announcing the order, Officials of White House stated, “President Trump had determined that certain agricultural products will no longer face reciprocal tariffs.” In these lift of tariffs, products include Bananas, Beef, Cocoa, Coffee, Fruit Juices, Oranges, Tomatoes, Tropical Fruits, and Tea. These lifts came after the public expressed frustration over rising prices and unmet campaign promises.
In the meantime, White House spokesman Kush Desai highlighted that the exemptions announced on Friday follow a directive from September 5. On that day, Trump discussed possible tariff adjustments for natural resources and agricultural products that the U.S. doesn’t produce. “These exemptions now progress following a series of new trade agreements with key partners throughout the western hemisphere,” Desai noted. He mentioned that the deals align with earlier agreements Trump signed with the EU, Japan, the UK, and a few other key trading partners.
However, Trump’s opponents quickly took advantage of the moment. Rep. Richard Neal of Massachusetts said that the Government “finally admits publicly what we’ve known from the start. Trump’s trade war is hiking costs on people.” He said the White House is “putting out a fire they started and claiming it as progress” by rolling back the tariffs. At the same time, industry leaders voiced concerns about exclusions.
CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Chris Swonger, strongly expresses his disagreement with the decision to keep EU and UK distilled spirits off the exemption list. Swonger called the decision “another blow to the U.S. hospitality industry just as the holiday season gains momentum.” “Products such as Scotch, Cognac, and Irish Whiskey are value-added agricultural products that the U.S. cannot produce,” Swonger said.
Economic disputes intensified across sectors, but Trump’s decision also triggered political questions. The decision came just a week after Democrats defeated Republican candidates for governor in Virginia and New Jersey. Thereby, putting even more pressure on the administration’s economic plan.
Web Resources on Donald Trump lift Tariffs
1. BBC.com: Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products
2. Washingtonpost.com: Trump repeals tariffs on some foods as Americans face high grocery prices
3. Straitstimes.com: Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount