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Pedro Camacho

White House Considers Softening Tariffs on Brazilian Coffee, Central American Bananas

This picture taken on May 15, 2024 shows coffee producer Neide Peixoto selecting coffee beans at the Santo Antonio farm in Santo Antonio do Amparo, Minas Gerais (Credit: Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images)

The Trump administration is weighing reductions in import tariffs on coffee, bananas, and other foods that the U.S. does not produce domestically, a move officials say is aimed at easing voter frustration over the cost of living.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that "important announcements" are expected "in the coming days," signaling potential changes that would directly affect products heavily consumed across Latino communities.

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