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Trump Eliminates Tariff on Brazilian Beef and Coffee

11/21/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order November 20, 2025, eliminating a 40% tariff on Brazilian beef, coffee, and other goods.
The order applies to Brazil-origin imports dated on or after November 13 and allows refunds for duties paid.
Officials cited progress in U.S.-Brazil trade negotiations as the rationale, noting food prices rose 3.1% in September and coffee costs rose about 19% year over year.

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order November 20, 2025, eliminating a 40% tariff on Brazilian beef, coffee, and other goods.
The order applies to Brazil-origin imports dated on or after November 13 and allows refunds for duties paid.
Officials cited progress in U.S.-Brazil trade negotiations as the rationale, noting food prices rose 3.1% in September and coffee costs rose about 19% year over year.