U.S. Cuts Brazil Farm Tariffs, Signals Openness to EU Deal

The move follows earlier cuts to a 10% universal surcharge, reflecting pressure over rising grocery costs.

Overview

President Donald Trump signed a new decree reducing additional duties on selected Brazilian agricultural imports.
Brazil’s foreign ministry said the United States canceled 40% surcharges on some meats, coffee, and fruits including mango, coconut, and pineapple, while talks continue on remaining tariffs.
The White House has not released a full product list, and Brasília is pressing for complete removal of the extra import levies.
On November 14, the administration separately lifted a 10% universal surcharge from dozens of items such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, tea, and beef.
Deputy U.S. Agriculture Secretary Luke Lindberg said Washington could lower some tariffs on EU products like beef and citrus as it seeks changes to EU sanitary standards that limit U.S. market access.