It’s Eating? President Trump’s Tariff Exemption

November 25, 2025
Sadie Zwonitzer

Over the course of President Trump’s controversial second term, no policy of his has been as famous as tariffs. From oranges to microchips, President Trump has placed tariffs on nearly every single good from literally every single country. Economic analysts have previously warned of the potential dangers these tariffs could bring, and it now seems that the administration itself has become aware of them. In response to President Trump’s tariffs, the price of coffee has risen 19% over the past 12 months. With tariffs projected to cost the average American household an extra $1,800, the Trump administration was forced to partially concede last week.

Earlier this month, President Trump announced that he would exempt certain tariffs on foreign food items. Now, things like fruit juices, common vegetables and beef will be excluded from Trump’s long list of tariffed goods. The administration’s decision comes after various democratic victories in states like Virginia and New Jersey, where voters cited economic concerns as their number one voting issue. This decision may also reinvigorate the United States’ relationship with other trade partners like Argentina, which previously had to hamper its own produce sales to the US to avoid being tariffed.

Despite this decision’s attempt to make the American economy more viable, prices may not go down. While some marginal savings are likely to be passed on to consumers due to the tariff on the goods, consumers actually shouldn’t expect any major price relief. This exemption is unlikely to reverse any price shocks that have already occurred, meaning Americans will end up paying similar rates. This exemption will prevent prices from rising soon, which will, at minimum, help Americans in purchasing these goods during the holiday season.