Global agriculture has been hit by US tariffs on goods exports. Farmers in the United States now face diminished access to international markets, while many people in developing countries are at greater risk of food insecurity as prices for grain and fertiliser rise.
Agriculture is one of many global industries affected by increased US protectionism under the second Trump administration. On 31 July 2025, the president signed a significant executive order, which further modified the existing reciprocal tariff rates for several countries. These measures, which came into force on 7 August, affect over 60 countries. The order establishes a baseline tariff rate of 10% for US goods imports, and implements reciprocal rates that can rise to 50% for nations with which the United States has substantial trade deficits.
Since the start of the year, trade partners around the world have been…
