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According to the Daily Caller, an executive order issued on November 14th stated that due to updated recommendations and advancements in trade discussions, it was "necessary and appropriate to further modify the scope" of goods subject to these duties. The order also clarified that "certain agricultural products shall not be subject to the reciprocal tariff imposed under Executive 14257, as amended."
This adjustment alters the "reciprocal tariffs" that Trump initially implemented as part of the "Liberation Day" national emergency declaration in April, which was related to trade deficits.
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The White House provided a fact sheet alongside the order, specifying that "certain qualifying agricultural products will no longer be subject to those tariffs, such as certain food not grown in the United States." The list of exempted items includes "coffee and tea; tropical fruits and fruit juices; cocoa and spices; bananas, oranges, and tomatoes; beef; and additional fertilizers."
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Shortly after the announcement of the order, Trump characterized the amendment as a minor adjustment. "We just did a little bit of a rollback on some foods like coffee," Trump declared aboard Air Force One. When questioned about the impact of his tariffs on the rise in grocery prices, Trump conceded, "I say they may, in some cases," but maintained that "to a large extent they’ve been borne by other countries."
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The tariff rollbacks occur in the wake of an 18.9% price surge in roasted coffee, a 12.9% hike in the cost of ground beef, and a 6.9% increase in the price of bananas since September 2025, as per the Consumer Price Index data for the month.
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This new tariff order signifies a substantial shift in a segment of Trump's second-term economic strategy, which was centered around high global import levies aimed at rejuvenating U.S. manufacturing. This change also follows several Democratic victories in the off-year elections in November, partially driven by voters' focus on the cost of living.
Democrats have interpreted the rollback as a validation of their opposition to the tariffs. "President Trump is finally admitting what we always knew: his tariffs are raising prices for the American people," stated Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia on Friday. He further added that, following recent electoral losses, "the White House is trying to cast this tariff retreat as a 'pivot to affordability.'"
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Industry groups have welcomed the change. The Food Industry Association expressed in a statement on Friday that Trump's decision to provide "swift tariff relief" was a crucial step towards "ensuring continued adequate supply at prices consumers can afford." The association also highlighted that import taxes "are an important factor" in the "complex mix" of supply chain pressures.
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The administration has portrayed the rollback as a reflection of Trump's recent progress in trade negotiations, including new agreements or frameworks with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Argentina, as well as several Asian and European partners. Many of these countries export goods that the U.S. does not produce in sufficient quantities to meet domestic demand, as per the White House.
In a November 10th interview with Fox News’s Laura Ingraham, Trump hinted at the impending tariff cuts. "Coffee, we’re going to lower some tariffs," he announced. "We’re going to have some coffee come in."
