Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, fruit
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Nov. 14 removing U.S. tariffs on a range of commodities including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. The White House also announced framework agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina to ease agricultural import levies, a move the administration says responds to consumer price concerns; record‑high beef prices have been a focus, with prior tariffs on Brazilian beef cited as a factor.
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📌 Key Facts
- Executive order signed Nov. 14 removes tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruits
- Framework agreements reached with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina to ease agricultural import levies
- Action follows voter concerns over high prices; administration links move to efforts to lower costs for consumers