55 h. ago U.S. coffee tariffs remain too high, says top Brazil supplier

Trump issued an order on Friday reducing reciprocal tariffs on products including coffee, but also beef, tomatoes and bananas, a move aimed at lowering costs on groceries as the administration faces pressure from voters to cut prices on everyday goods.

Economics

60 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Why Trump’s food tariff reversal is quietly great for Canada

Canadian roasters, chocolatiers, bakeries, beverage processors, food manufacturers and restaurant chains all stand to enjoy relief in their margins.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump rolls back tariffs on food on hundreds of food items, including beef and coffee

The move is a tacit acknowledgment that the president’s tariff policies have brought price increases to U.S. consumers

Economics

3 d. ago Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits. It’s part of a response to pressure from consumers who complain prices are too high. The move comes after voters in off-year elections earlier this month cited […]

Economics

3 d. ago Trump administration to cut tariffs on some food products, lower Swiss tariffs

Cuts will be made to tariffs on coffee, bananas and other food goods along with new trade agreements with the countries of Argentina, Ecuador and El Salvador,

Politics

1 week ago PHOTO ESSAY: Coal miners with black lung fight Trump administration rollback of safety protections

OAK HILL, W.Va. (AP) — Deep in the hills of West Virginia, coal mining and the dangers that come with it have been a part of families’ lives for generations. Death and tragedy are woven into history, but there’s also a fierce legacy of miners fighting for _ and winning — protections that have benefitted […]

Politics

1 week ago Canola and food exports: What Budget 2025 proposes as trade war continues

The Liberal government is promising new supports for canola farmers and other sectors hit by U.S. and international tariffs in the federal budget released Tuesday.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump, Xi meeting in South Korea to try to roll back trade tensions

BUSAN, South Korea — President Donald Trump is set to meet face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues. Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs since returning to the White House for a second term […]

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