Coverage dated November 11, 2025

Bessent teases announcements to cut cost of coffee, fruits

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Scott Bessent teased that the Trump administration would make announcements in the coming days to help reduce the costs of items such as coffee and bananas.

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  1. NBC News

    Bessent says 'substantial' tariff relief on coffee and bananas is coming soon (opens NBC News)

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    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said "substantial" tariff relief for coffee and bananas is coming soon

  2. Washington Examiner

    Bessent says action will be taken on prices of coffee and bananas (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Bessent said the Trump administration will make trade changes to ease the prices of bananas and coffee, which are largely imported.

  3. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Bessent says major moves coming to lower coffee, banana prices | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent today said Americans would see “substantial announcements” in the coming days aimed at lowering the prices of products like coffee, bananas and other items not grown in the U.S.

  4. Insider

    Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump wants to lower coffee and banana prices 'very quickly' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments came after President Donald Trump said he would lower some tariffs.

  5. The Hill

    Bessent teases announcements to cut cost of coffee, fruits (opens The Hill)

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    Scott Bessent teased that the Trump administration would make announcements in the coming days to help reduce the costs of items such as coffee and bananas.