EU delays tariffs on US dried cranberries and peanut butter until August 6
On July 11, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on imports from Canada, effective August 1, according to Reuters. The announcement, delivered via a letter posted to Truth Social, warned that the rate could rise if Canada retaliates.
The following day, Trump posted similar letters targeting Mexico and the European Union, stating that both would face a 30% tariff beginning August 1, as reported by the Guardian. As with Canada, Trump warned that retaliatory action would trigger higher duties.
These measures follow a flurry of letters issued earlier in July, in which Trump announced duties ranging from 25% to 50% on goods from more than a dozen countries.
In an interview with CBS News on July 20, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared to confirm that Canadian and Mexican goods that comply with the US–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) would continue to be exempt from the tariffs for now.
On July 14, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1446, which delays until August 6 the EU’s 25% tariff on US dried cranberries and peanut butter, among other measures that had been set to take effect on July 15. The delay is intended to provide more time for negotiations with the US. This regulation does not change the date of application of the 25% tariff on US-origin in-shell and shelled almonds, which is set to take effect on December 1.
On July 22, Trump announced a trade agreement with Japan under which a 15% tariff will be charged on Japanese goods entering the US, as reported by CNN. The deal follows Trump’s earlier announcement of deals with Indonesia and the Philippines, under which the US will charge a tariff of 19% on goods from both countries, according to CNN.
Remember to visit the INC’s regularly updated Tariffs Timeline to learn about the latest changes affecting nuts and dried fruits.