November 13, 2025
Trump shifts to economic messaging with South American grocery deals after months denying tariff impacts
Administration reverses months of denial, admits tariffs drove up prices it promised wouldn't rise
📈Trade🚜Agriculture💰Economy
After months insisting tariffs wouldn't drive up prices, the White House announced Nov. 13 a set of agreements with South American countries to lower grocery costs including bananas and coffee.
Trump's top economic adviser Kevin Hassett told reporters the administration needs to "fix" high costs.
The shift came as Trump increased domestic travel for economic speeches as part of the administration's broader midterm-year push. An NBC News poll found two-thirds of respondents said Trump hasn't delivered on promises to curb inflation.
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📈Trade🚜Agriculture💰Economy