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Trump Scraps Tariffs: Tariff cuts have brought hope of relief for American consumers. Its effect can be seen on the prices of groceries in the coming months.
15 November, 2025
Trump Scraps Tariffs: Amid rising inflation in America and skyrocketing grocery prices, President Donald Trump has taken a big decision. He has withdrawn US tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and many other everyday items. This decision has come at a time when the public was troubled by the ever-increasing inflation. Not only this, its effect was also visible in the recently held elections.
Trump’s second innings
The biggest mark of Trump’s second term was the imposition of strict tariffs, so that American production increases and the economy gets strengthened. However, now removing tariffs on so many goods is being considered a big U-turn from their old stance. After the elections, when people said inflation was their biggest concern, the pressure on the Trump administration increased further. While traveling in Air Force One, Trump said – We have made a slight cut on some food items, like coffee. Apart from this, when he was asked whether tariffs increase prices, he admitted that this can happen in many cases. However, he also said that it has a big impact on other countries.
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Claim to end inflation
Although Donald Trump has been claiming that inflation is over, prices in America are still high. Democrats called Trump’s decision a confession that his tariffs are putting a burden on the pockets of common people. Especially the rising prices of beef were troubling people. Beef had become more expensive due to the tariffs imposed on Brazil. In such a situation, this step of Trump will directly affect the grocery bills.
impact on commodity prices
In Trump’s new decision, import duty on tea, fruit juice, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes and some fertilizers has also been removed. Apart from this, there are many such things which are not made in America, yet there was tariff on them. By removing these, common people will get direct benefit. The Food Industry Association has also welcomed this decision of Trump. At the same time, the White House also admitted that many tariffs were not necessary, because recently new business deals have been signed between many countries. The new agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina will make it easier for American companies to sell goods there. Besides, tax on agricultural products coming from these countries may also be reduced.
Trump sign
A few days ago, in an interview, Donald Trump had also hinted that the tax on coffee could be reduced. In such a situation, this decision has now come forward. However, despite removing so many tariffs, Trump is adamant that $2,000 will be given to many Americans in the year 2026 from the money collected from import duty. In such a situation, he has not given a clear answer on whether this money will increase inflation or not.
