WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the administration’s move to lift tariffs on certain agricultural products not produced domestically, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released the following statement.
“The Chamber applauds President Trump’s actions to remove tariffs on coffee, bananas, beef, and other imported goods that are staples for American families. The millions of dollars the Federal government collected in additional tariffs on these products resulted in higher prices for businesses and families. The President’s actions will help reduce costs for Americans.
“We encourage the administration to build on today’s announcement and provide additional tariff relief for other products not readily available from domestic sources and in instances where tariffs threaten American jobs. We also urge the administration to provide tariff relief for the more than 236,000 small businesses who import into the United States.
“Combined with President Trump’s significant accomplishments on tax and deregulation, relief from burdensome tariffs will help create the conditions for strong economic growth that will lift American wages.”
In May, the Chamber sent a letter to Administration officials proposing tariff relief, including for items not produced in the United States like coffee, bananas, and cocoa.
