特朗普下调咖啡、香蕉、牛肉等商品关税 试图压低消费品价格

Core Points - President Trump signed an order to lower tariffs on beef, tomatoes, coffee, and bananas to reduce grocery costs in response to voter pressure [1] - The tariff reductions apply to products that the U.S. cannot produce enough of domestically, including hundreds of food items [1] - The tariff cuts will take effect retroactively from November 13 at 12:01 AM New York time [1] Group 1 - The decision reflects a shift in Trump's policy focus towards affordability measures amid growing voter concerns about the economy [1][2] - The U.S. Trade Representative indicated that this move aligns with Trump's broader strategy to provide tariff exemptions for key goods and industries [2] - Despite previous claims about the benefits of tariffs, the administration acknowledges the need for further actions to alleviate high consumer prices [2] Group 2 - Coffee prices have surged due to tariffs imposed on Brazilian imports, leading to a significant drop in U.S. coffee bean imports from Brazil by over 50% from August to October [3] - The tariffs on Brazilian products include a 10% retaliatory tariff and an additional 40% imposed for political reasons, maintaining a substantial cost burden on coffee and beef exports [3] - The U.S. has increasingly relied on imports for tropical products that cannot be grown domestically, with imports expected to reach $39.4 billion this year, accounting for 18% of total agricultural imports [4]