Trump to cut tariffs on food imports

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Americans need to eat less, fattest nation in the world

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Americans need to eat less, fattest nation in the world

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The United States said Thursday it will remove tariffs on some foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador under framework agreements that will give U.S. firms greater access to those markets.

The agreements are expected to help lower prices for coffee, bananas and other foodstuffs, a senior Trump administration official told reporters, adding the administration expected U.S. retailers to pass on the positive effects to American consumers.

The framework deals with most of the four countries should be finalized within the next two weeks, the official said, with additional agreements seen as possible before the end of the year.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said the U.S. planned some “substantial” announcements in coming days that would lead to lower prices on coffee, bananas and other fruits, as part of a push by the Trump administration to drive down the cost of living for Americans.

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I was assured by Jjdoc, sdv, etc that tariffs don’t raise prices

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They'll just pivot to "Trump just lowered food prices" and celebrate.

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