The United States announced on November 13, 2025, that it will remove tariffs on select food and agricultural imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The move, part of newly established framework agreements, aims to enhance market access for U.S. businesses while lowering consumer prices for goods like coffee and bananas.
A senior U.S. official stated that retailers are expected to pass cost savings to consumers, with additional agreements potentially finalized before year-end. The development follows recent discussions between U.S. and Brazilian officials about trade frameworks, though Brazil's coffee exports still face significant duties.
This policy shift comes amid heightened political focus on cost-of-living challenges, with analysts noting its potential to reshape supply chains and ease inflationary pressures in key sectors. Economists suggest the tariff revisions could influence broader trade dynamics between North and South America.
