President Donald Trump has decided to remove tariffs on a range of imported goods, including beef, coffee, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, cocoa, tea, fruit juices and certain fertilisers. The goal is to help cut food prices for families who have been hit hard by rising grocery costs.
Many of these items are not produced widely in the United States, especially tropical fruits and coffee. Earlier, they carried tariffs of 10% to 50%, which increased their market prices. With the removal of these duties, officials expect imported foods to become cheaper.
Some tariffs will remain in place. For instance, tomatoes imported from Mexico will still face a 17% duty. But overall, the government believes the new policy will ease the financial burden on shoppers.
The move comes at a time when Americans have been voicing strong concerns about inflation and the high cost of daily essentials. Recent voting patterns also showed that economic worries remain a top priority for many households.
By cutting these tariffs, the administration hopes to reduce pressure on consumers, improve public confidence, and show that it is taking action to address rising living expenses.
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