Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariffs With Respect to Certain Agricultural Products
In Simple Terms
The President changed which farm goods are taxed when traded with other countries. Some farm goods will no longer have these taxes.
Summary
On November 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14360, modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs on certain agricultural products. This order updates previous tariffs set under Executive Order 14257, originally aimed at addressing trade practices contributing to the U.S. goods trade deficit. The modification exempts specific agricultural products from these tariffs, based on new information and recommendations regarding domestic demand and production capacity. The changes take effect for goods entered for consumption after November 13, 2025, and involve adjustments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative are tasked with monitoring and implementing these changes.
Official Record
Federal Register PublishedSigned by the President
November 14, 2025
November 25, 2025
Document #2025-21203
Analysis & Impact
💡 How This May Affect You
- Working families and individuals: Lower prices on certain foods might reduce grocery bills for families.
- Small business owners: Reduced tariffs may lower costs for businesses importing specific agricultural products.
- Students and recent graduates: More affordable food options could ease budget constraints for students.
- Retirees and seniors: Fixed-income seniors might benefit from decreased food prices due to tariff changes.
- Different regions (urban, suburban, rural): Rural areas might see boosted agricultural sales; urban areas could experience lower food prices.
🏢 Key Stakeholders
- U.S. agricultural producers benefit from reduced tariffs boosting export competitiveness.
- Domestic importers face challenges from increased global competition in agricultural goods.
- The agricultural industry is most impacted due to changes in tariff regimes.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection implements tariff modifications and manages refunds.
- Agricultural advocacy groups support the order for enhancing export opportunities.
📈 What to Expect
Short-term (3–12 months):
- Domestic agricultural prices stabilize.
- Trade tensions with key partners ease.
- Increased import volume of exempted products.
Long-term (1–4 years):
- Boost in agricultural export competitiveness.
- Strengthened trade relations with aligned partners.
- Domestic agricultural sector experiences growth.
📚 Historical Context
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1934: Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act, established framework for modifying tariffs.
- Builds on Trump's 2018 tariffs, which also used national security as justification.
- Reverses some tariffs from Executive Order 14257; exempts specific agricultural products.
- Notable for focusing on agricultural exemptions, unlike past broader tariff modifications.
- Reflects ongoing use of executive orders to manage trade, bypassing lengthy legislative processes.
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