Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump's Tariffs Increase Grocery Costs, Exemptions Announced

11/16/2025

46 4

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted tariffs meant to lower prices have raised grocery costs.
On November 15, 2025, the administration announced exemptions from tariffs for foods, beef and coffee.
The aim is to ease financial stress from high food prices.
Federal data show grocery costs have risen since he took office, while a Cable News Network (CNN) poll finds 60% think conditions worsened and one-third say affordability promises were kept.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted tariffs meant to lower prices have raised grocery costs.
On November 15, 2025, the administration announced exemptions from tariffs for foods, beef and coffee.
The aim is to ease financial stress from high food prices.
Federal data show grocery costs have risen since he took office, while a Cable News Network (CNN) poll finds 60% think conditions worsened and one-third say affordability promises were kept.