Modifying the Scope of the Reciprocal Tariffs With Respect to Certain Agricultural Products
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
Summary
Adjusts existing trade rules to remove extra taxes, called tariffs, from certain imported farm products to help the country's economy.
What problem does this solve?
The United States has a large and ongoing trade deficit, which is seen as a threat to the nation's economy and security. This order changes which imported farm goods have extra taxes to better manage trade based on current needs and supply.
Who does this affect?
- Importers and exporters of agricultural products
- American farmers and agricultural businesses
- U.S. consumers
What does this order do?
Removes certain farm products from tariffs
Changes a previous executive order to stop applying extra import taxes, known as reciprocal tariffs, to a specific list of agricultural goods.
Updates official tariff lists
Officially changes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to reflect the new rules for agricultural products.
Requires continued monitoring of trade
Orders the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to keep watching the trade situation and report if more actions are needed.
Authorizes implementation actions
Gives the Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Homeland Security, and U.S. Trade Representative the power to create rules needed to carry out this order.
What is the real world impact?
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Adjusts trade policy to protect or aid domestic markets
Changes which farm goods face extra taxes. This can be used to protect American farmers from foreign competition or to lower costs for consumers if there isn't enough of a product made in the U.S.
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Provides a tool for trade negotiations
By changing tariffs on specific products, the government can use this as a bargaining chip in talks with other countries, offering to remove taxes in exchange for better deals for U.S. goods.
When does this start?
The changes to the tariffs take effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 13, 2025.