Trump administration plans to ease food tariffs in affordability push

Published November 14, 2025 3:20pm ET



The Trump administration is planning to grant new tariff exemptions that would help with food prices as part of its push to help with affordability.

The move is notable given President Donald Trump’s hard line on tariffs and comes after Democrats outperformed Republicans in this month’s off-year elections. Many voters cited the cost of living and affordability as major concerns.

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