U.S. Lifts Tariffs on Spices and Cocoa
In November 2025, the U.S. government removed tariffs on a wide range of imported agricultural goods, including key ingredients like spices, cocoa, and paprika. The policy change reverses earlier trade restrictions imposed under the reciprocal tariffs framework...
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