Overview
- A presidential decree lifts the reciprocal duties on select agricultural imports including coffee, tea, tropical fruits and juices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beef, cacao, spices and certain grains.
- Officials present the carveouts as price relief for consumers after Republicans reassessed priorities on cost of living following recent local election setbacks.
- The broader tariff program introduced in April—at least 10% on most imports—remains largely intact despite the targeted food exceptions.
- U.S. government data show customs receipts rose by $179 billion from January to September, a figure touted by the administration as it promotes consumer dividends of $2,000 without a set timeline.
- The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing whether the president had authority to impose the duties, placing the tariff framework and exemptions under ongoing legal scrutiny.