White House says tariffs will be lowered on some imports from four countries in new deals

Group 1: Trade Agreements Overview - The White House announced trade deals with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Argentina aimed at reducing tariffs on certain goods like coffee, bananas, and beef exports [1][2] - The agreements will maintain reciprocal rates but will lower tariffs on items that cannot be produced in the U.S., with Argentina, Guatemala, and El Salvador facing a 10% tariff, while Ecuador will have a 15% tariff [2] Group 2: Political Reactions - The framework with Argentina includes lower tariffs on beef imports but does not increase the U.S. import quota, leading to concerns from both Democrats and Republicans about the impact on U.S. farmers and ranchers [5][6] - A letter signed by 14 Republican lawmakers expressed concerns that increased market access to Argentina could undermine American cattle producers and reintroduce animal health risks [6][9] Group 3: Benefits and Commitments - The White House highlighted potential benefits for Americans, including commitments from El Salvador to address non-tariff barriers and from Argentina to provide preferential market access for U.S. goods [13] - Guatemala has committed to not imposing digital services taxes that discriminate against U.S. products, while Ecuador will adopt high levels of environmental protection [13]