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Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices

Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure rises over consumer prices

Summary

President Donald Trump signed an order removing tariffs on beef, coffee, and tropical fruits to address high consumer prices. This decision followed recent elections where voters highlighted economic concerns, and the U.S. has made agreements with several countries to ease import taxes on these products.

Key Facts

  • President Trump removed tariffs on beef, coffee, and tropical fruits.
  • This action responds to consumer complaints about high prices.
  • Recent elections showed voters were worried about economic issues.
  • The U.S. made deals with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Argentina to lower import taxes.
  • Trump wants to increase coffee imports by lowering tariffs.
  • Beef prices in the U.S. are a significant concern, partly due to tariffs on Brazil.

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