Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent decision by President Trump to lower tariffs on various food products, including beef, tomatoes, coffee, and bananas, in response to rising consumer prices and pressure from voters [3][4]. Group 1: Tariff Reductions - Trump signed an order to reduce tariffs on certain food items to alleviate grocery costs for consumers, effective from November 13 [3]. - The tariff reductions apply to products that the U.S. cannot sufficiently produce domestically, including hundreds of food items like coconuts, nuts, avocados, and pineapples [3]. - This move is part of Trump's broader strategy to address affordability concerns amid rising living costs [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Context - The decision comes after Republican candidates faced losses in key elections, where opponents emphasized policies to reduce living costs [4]. - Trump's previous tariffs had contributed to increased consumer prices, leading to a recognition of the need for adjustments to mitigate inflationary pressures [3][4]. Group 3: Specific Product Impacts - Beef prices have surged to historical highs due to a reduction in the domestic cattle herd, prompting increased reliance on imports to meet demand [4]. - Coffee prices have also risen significantly, with U.S. imports from Brazil dropping over 50% due to tariffs, which included a 50% tax on certain products [5]. - The tariff adjustments will only affect a portion of the tariffs on Brazilian products, leaving a substantial tax burden on coffee and beef exports [5]. Group 4: Trade Deficits and Agreements - The U.S. has seen an increase in imports of tropical products that cannot be grown domestically, leading to a projected agricultural trade deficit of $39.4 billion this year, with coffee accounting for about one-third of this value [6]. - The government has reached agreements with several Latin American countries to further reduce costs on products that cannot be produced in large quantities in the U.S. [6].

（原标题：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） 美国总统特朗普签署命令，下调牛肉、番茄、咖啡和香蕉等商品的关税，此举旨在降低食品杂货成本， 在选民要求降低日常用品价格的压力下作出回应。 根据白宫说法，这些关税减免适用于美国国内产量不足以满足需求的商品。包括椰子、坚果、牛油果和 菠萝在内的数百种食品，被列入本次关税豁免清单。关税减免将追溯生效，自纽约时间11月13日凌晨0 点01分起执行。 此举正值特朗普将政策重点转向"可负担性"措施之际。随着选民对其领导下的经济日益感到担忧，这项 决定也在某种程度上承认：特朗普此前的关税政策确实推高了美国消费者的物价压力。 一名白宫官员在周五早些时候表示，特朗普是在兑现其承诺：先谈判贸易协议，再根据需要调整关税。 美国贸易代表贾米森·格里尔周五预告了这项计划，称这与特朗普更广泛的战略一致，即为关键商品和 行业提供关税豁免。 格里尔说："现在正是时候，把其中一些总统早就说要放开的商品释放出来。这完全是对总统之前信号 的自然延伸，而这正是他今天所做的事情。" 特朗普及多名美国高级官员一直反驳外界对其贸易政策推升生活成本的批评，但也承认必须采取更多措 施，来压 ...

中国基金报记者 泰勒 美国总统特朗普签署命令，下调牛肉、番茄、咖啡和香蕉等商品的关税，此举旨在降低食品杂货成本， 在选民要求降低日常用品价格的压力下作出回应。 格里尔说："现在正是时候，把其中一些总统早就说要放开的商品释放出来。这完全是对总统之前信号 的自然延伸，而这正是他今天所做的事情。" 根据白宫说法，这些关税减免适用于美国国内产量不足以满足需求的商品。包括椰子、坚果、牛油果和 菠萝在内的数百种食品，被列入本次关税豁免清单。关税减免将追溯生效，自纽约时间11月13日凌晨0 点01分起执行。 此举正值特朗普将政策重点转向"可负担性"措施之际。随着选民对其领导下的经济日益感到担忧，这项 决定也在某种程度上承认：特朗普此前的关税政策确实推高了美国消费者的物价压力。 一名白宫官员在周五早些时候表示，特朗普是在兑现其承诺：先谈判贸易协议，再根据需要调整关税。 美国贸易代表贾米森·格里尔周五预告了这项计划，称这与特朗普更广泛的战略一致，即为关键商品和 行业提供关税豁免。 据一名白宫官员表示，周五的调整仅影响这10%的关税，这意味着来自巴西的农产品仍将继续承担额外 40%的关税。 这也就意味着，咖啡和牛肉出口仍面临相当 ...

Core Points - The article discusses President Trump's decision to lower tariffs on various goods, including beef, tomatoes, coffee, and bananas, in an effort to reduce grocery costs amid voter pressure [2] - The tariff reductions are aimed at products that the U.S. cannot produce enough of domestically, with hundreds of food items included in the exemption list [2] - This move reflects a shift in Trump's policy focus towards affordability measures, acknowledging the rising consumer price pressures attributed to previous tariff policies [2][3] Group 1 - The tariff reductions will take effect retroactively from November 13, 2023, at 12:01 AM New York time [2] - The U.S. has increasingly relied on imports to fill supply gaps due to a shrinking domestic cattle herd, leading to historically high beef prices [3] - Coffee prices have surged, with U.S. imports of coffee beans from Brazil dropping over 50% from August to October due to previous tariffs [4] Group 2 - The recent tariff adjustments only affect the 10% retaliatory tariff on Brazilian products, while an additional 40% tax remains in place, continuing to burden coffee and beef exports [4] - The U.S. agricultural trade deficit has widened, with imports of tropical products expected to reach $39.4 billion this year, accounting for 18% of total agricultural imports [5] - Coffee alone represents about one-third of the value of these imports, highlighting its significance in the trade balance [5]

迫于选民日益增长的物价压力，特朗普政府不得不调整贸易政策。 据央视新闻，当地时间11月14日周五，美国白宫公布总统特朗普签署的最新行政令，进一步调整"对等 关税"的适用范围，将部分农业产品排除在此前依据《对等关税行政令》所征收的附加关税之外。 上述豁免措施将减少这些大宗商品的贸易征税。这一行政令意味着，特朗普间接降低了牛肉、番茄、咖 啡和香蕉等农产品的关税，旨在降低美国民众购买日常商品的成本。 白宫表示，这些商品在美国国内无法以足够数量生产以满足需求。政府列出的豁免产品清单包括数百种 食品，涵盖椰子、坚果、牛油果和菠萝等。关税减免追溯至纽约时间11月13日凌晨起生效。 此举正值共和党在本月多场州和地方选举中失利，竞选对手强调了应对民生负担的政策主张。这也是对 特朗普关税政策给美国消费者增加价格压力的默认。CPI数据显示，9月美国消费者支付的咖啡价格较 上年同期上涨近20%。 咖啡价格同样大幅飙升。美国对巴西征收关税后，两国之间的贸易陷入停滞，期货市场最近创下新高。 据巴西行业组织Cecafé数据，在征税期间，美国对巴西咖啡豆的采购从8月到10月下降了50%以上。美 国国内咖啡产量微不足道，少数美国种植者也曾表 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration is adjusting trade policies in response to rising consumer prices, particularly in agriculture, by exempting certain agricultural products from additional tariffs to alleviate cost pressures on American consumers [1][6]. Group 1: Trade Policy Adjustments - An executive order signed by President Trump on November 14 exempts certain agricultural products from the "reciprocal tariffs" previously imposed, which had rates ranging from 10% to 50% [2]. - The exemption includes a wide range of food items such as beef, tomatoes, coffee, and bananas, aimed at reducing costs for consumers [1][2]. - The exemption is retroactive to November 13, 2023, and is part of a broader strategy to create tariff exemptions for key goods and industries [1][2]. Group 2: Economic Context - The decision comes after the Republican Party faced losses in recent state and local elections, where opponents highlighted the need to address living cost burdens [1][6]. - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicates that coffee prices rose nearly 20% year-over-year as of September [1]. - The U.S. is increasingly reliant on imports for tropical products that cannot be sufficiently produced domestically, with imports of such goods expected to reach $39.4 billion in 2023, accounting for 18% of total agricultural imports [2]. Group 3: Political Reactions - White House officials claim the adjustments are part of fulfilling commitments to negotiate trade agreements and adjust tariffs as necessary [6]. - Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, argue that the administration is acknowledging the negative impact of its trade policies on consumer prices, with inflation rising since the implementation of these tariffs [6]. - Economists warn that consumer frustration over high grocery prices may persist, with potential further price increases as businesses pass on the full impact of import tariffs [6].