Archive · 21 Nov 2025
US Eases Tariffs on Brazilian, Indian Agricultural Products
The United States has removed tariffs on many agricultural products, which could help countries like India and Brazil sell more of their goods to the US.
This change might make food cheaper for Americans and could also boost the economy of Switzerland.
Other countries that export certain foods might also benefit.
US exempts over 200 agricultural products from tariffs
India and Brazil identified as potential beneficiaries
Move aims to curb grocery inflation ahead of US mid-term elections
Opportunity for Asian economies exporting coffee, tea, and processed foods
Switzerland's GDP growth to rise by 0.4% in 2026 due to new trade deal
- Who
- The United States
- What
- Announced tariff exemptions on over 200 agricultural products
- When
- Recently
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To curb grocery inflation and reshape trade dynamics for emerging markets in Asia
Proponents of Tariff Reduction
Opponents of Tariff Reduction
Impact on Inflation
Proponents of Tariff Reduction
Could help reduce grocery inflation in the US
Opponents of Tariff Reduction
May not significantly impact inflation as predicted
Trade Dynamics
Proponents of Tariff Reduction
Opens opportunities for emerging markets in Asia
Opponents of Tariff Reduction
Could disadvantage domestic US farmers and producers
- Tariff Reduction
- 0.6 percentage points to 12.8%
- Impact on US Inflation in 2026
- 4 basis points
- Potential Beneficiaries
- India, Brazil, and other Asian economies
- Products Affected
- Beef, coffee, bananas, nuts, tea, spices, seafood, poultry, fish
- Impact on Switzerland's GDP Growth in 2026
- 0.4 percentage points
Sources
US tariff rollbacks open door for India in agricultural trade
From coffee to tomatoes: How Trump’s tariff U-turn is an admission that his trade strategy backfired
Trump expands US tariff relief on Brazilian coffee, fruit and beef
Donald Trump deepens tariff cut on Brazilian Foods as prices mount
Trump signs order to remove tariffs from Brazilian beef, coffee
Brazil gets key tariff exemptions on agricultural goods as Trump faces pressure over high prices