Trump Deepens Tariff Cut on Brazilian Foods as Prices Mount

Washington, President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week expanding exemptions that remove a previously imposed 40% additional tariff on dozens of Brazilian food items, effective retroactive to Nov. 13. The order follows an earlier move removing a 10% duty and the administration cited initial progress in trade talks with Brasília. Exempted products include coffee, beef, orange juice and certain fruits, which Brazil exports in large volumes to the United States. Brazilian officials and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva acknowledged the change and are reviewing the order. Officials signaled monitoring. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.