Trump Announces Tariffs on Agricultural Imports Starting April 2

The U.S. president urges domestic farmers to increase production as part of his expanded protectionist trade policies.

President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on all agricultural imports to take effect on April 2, 2025.
The move is part of Trump's broader protectionist trade agenda, which includes recent tariff increases on goods from the EU, Mexico, Canada, and China.
Trump has not clarified whether the agricultural tariffs will apply universally or if certain trade partners will be exempt.
The president called on American farmers to boost production for domestic consumption in response to the impending tariffs.
This announcement follows a series of tariff measures in recent weeks, including a 25% tariff on EU goods and additional duties on Chinese imports.