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Originally published by Citizen DigitalNovember 15, 2025
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Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount
The new exemptions - which took effect retroactively at midnight on Thursday - mark a sharp reversal for Trump, who has long insisted that the sweeping import duties he imposed earlier this year are n.....
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U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on over 200 food products, including staples like coffee and beef, effective immediately. This move comes amidst increasing public concern over high grocery prices and a string of Democratic victories in local elections where affordability was a key issue.
- Among the exempted items are coffee, beef, bananas, and orange juice, many of which have seen double-digit price increases.
- President Trump stated that tariff revenues would fund a $2,000 payment to lower- and middle-income Americans next year.
- According to Consumer Price Index data, ground beef was nearly 13% more expensive in September, and steaks cost almost 17% more than a year ago.
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