Trump cuts tariffs on a variety of agricultural products, US media: Rising prices have already caused dissatisfaction among American voters.

On November 14, local time, US President Trump signed an executive order adjusting the scope of application of the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," no longer imposing "reciprocal tariffs" on some agricultural products. This move is seen as the biggest concession Trump has made since starting the "tariff war," and some analysts believe that this will "open the door" for Trump to further adjust his tariff policy. According to a report by the Washington Post on the 16th, even though Trump insists that tariffs have not exacerbated inflation in the United States, the prices of many everyday goods in the US are still rising, causing dissatisfaction among the American public and helping the Democratic Party win in several recent crucial local elections. Analysts believe that Trump is trying to appease the American people by lowering some tariffs to avoid impacting next year's midterm elections. Documents released by the White House show that agricultural products no longer subject to "reciprocal tariffs" include coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beef, and some fertilizer products. The White House stated that this is a "long-planned policy" in Trump's strategy, with the Trump administration committed to pursuing a "flexible, detailed, and multifaceted strategy" on trade issues. The White House said in a statement that Trump's decision to exempt certain goods was because these foods are not grown or processed domestically in the United States, taking into account the nine framework agreements, two reciprocal trade agreements, and two investment agreements that have already been reached. On November 14, Trump told the media on Air Force One that he believes tariffs have not exacerbated inflation in the United States. Trump said he plans to push for a program to distribute $2,000 to low-to-middle-income groups in the United States, with the funds coming from next year's tariff revenue. He continues to defend his tariff policy, claiming that tariffs can help the United States "deliver welfare" and "reduce debt." However, Reuters pointed out that most of the goods on this list have already experienced price increases, such as a rise of about 7% in the price of bananas and 1% in the price of tomatoes in the US. In September of this year, food costs for American households rose by 2.7%. This marks a significant reversal in Trump's policy. The US is a major beef-producing country, but in recent years, there have been shortages of cattle, leading to high beef prices. As of September, ground beef prices in the US were nearly 13% higher than a year ago, and steak prices were nearly 17% higher than a year ago, marking the largest increase in over three years. The Washington Post stated that the US inflation rate is currently around 3%, lower than the peak of 9.1% in mid-2022, but still higher than the 2% price stability target set by the Federal Reserve.