The White House has issued an executive order modifying the scope of the reciprocal tariff on certain agricultural products. This action, signed by President Donald J. Trump on November 14, 2025, updates previous orders that imposed tariffs to address what were described as large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits.
President Trump stated, "In Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits), I found that conditions reflected in large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, including the consequences of those deficits, constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and economy of the United States that has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States. I declared a national emergency with respect to that threat, and to deal with that threat, I imposed certain ad valorem duties that I deemed necessary and appropriate. In Annex II to Executive Order 14257, I set forth a list of certain goods that, in my judgment, should not be subject to the ad valorem rates of duty imposed pursuant to that order."
He further explained changes made in September: "In Executive Order 14346 of September 5, 2025 (Modifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements), I modified the scope of products subject to the reciprocal tariff imposed under Executive Order 14257, as amended, and I issued an updated version of Annex II to Executive Order 14257."
Following recommendations from officials monitoring this matter and after reviewing domestic demand and production capacity as well as ongoing negotiations with trading partners, President Trump decided it was necessary to further modify which products are covered by these tariffs. He said: "After considering the information and recommendations these officials have provided to me, the status of negotiations with various trading partners, current domestic demand for certain products, and current domestic capacity to produce certain products, among other things, I have determined that it is necessary and appropriate to further modify the scope of products subject to the reciprocal tariff imposed under Executive Order 14257, as amended. Specifically, I have determined that certain agricultural products shall not be subject to the reciprocal tariff imposed under Executive 14257, as amended."
The modifications will take effect for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption beginning at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard time on November 13, 2025.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule will also be updated according to Annex I attached to this order. Any required refunds due because of this modification will be processed according to existing laws and procedures by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The Secretary of Commerce and United States Trade Representative are instructed to continue monitoring these circumstances closely. They must consult with other senior officials as needed and report any developments requiring further presidential action.
The order grants authority for relevant cabinet members—including those overseeing commerce and homeland security—to adopt rules or guidance needed for implementation. All government departments are directed to support these measures within their powers.
Finally, President Trump specified severability provisions so that if any part is found invalid it does not affect other parts; clarified no rights are created enforceable against the U.S.; directed costs for publication be borne by the United States Trade Representative; and reiterated compliance with applicable law throughout.
Annexes detailing affected product lists accompany this order.
