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Navigating the New Trade Landscape: The Impact of President Trump’s Recent Tariff Measures on Your Business and Personal Finances

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With President Trump’s return to office, the U.S. trade landscape is undergoing significant transformations, particularly with the introduction of new tariffs and the proposed establishment of an External Revenue Service to manage these duties more effectively. These measures are part of a broader strategy to address the nation’s trade deficits and enhance revenue from foreign trade.

In 2024, the U.S. imported an impressive $46 billion worth of agricultural products from Mexico, including a substantial amount of fresh vegetables, beer, and spirits. Notably, companies like Constellation Brands, which imports Mexican beer brands such as Modelo and Corona, as well as Casa Noble tequila, faced a potential 16% increase in import costs under the proposed tariffs. This would likely lead to a consumer price hike of approximately 4.5%. The category that saw the largest import volume was fresh fruits, amounting to $9 billion, with avocados alone contributing $3.1 billion to this figure.

These tariffs pose a risk of increased costs for American consumers, especially considering the narrow profit margins typical in the agricultural and grocery sectors, which allow little room for absorbing additional expenses. Consequently, consumers could see higher prices at grocery stores, compelling changes in both consumer behavior and business operations.

The Trump administration’s proposal to create an External Revenue Service to oversee tariff collection suggests a significant shift in how these revenues are managed. However, this move has raised questions about its necessity, given that Customs and Border Protection already performs similar functions.

The implementation of these tariffs has already begun, with President Trump signing them into effect on February 2nd. However, in a strategic pause, the administration announced on February 3rd that the application of these tariffs would be delayed for Mexico for one month. This temporary suspension opens a window for further negotiations and adjustments between the U.S. and Mexico, potentially modifying the immediate economic impacts of the tariffs. This pause is likely aimed at easing tensions and providing additional time for diplomatic discussions to address trade-related and other bilateral concerns.

As these trade policies continue to evolve, it is crucial for businesses and consumers alike to stay informed about developments that could impact their operations and living costs. This period of adjustment offers a chance for stakeholders to align their strategies with the changing economic landscape, ensuring they can navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by these new trade measures effectively.

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Sources:

  1. What’s Next on tarriffs as Trump takes office, and what will the ‘External revenue Service’ do? by Elaine Watson, January 20, 2025, AgFunderNews, www.agfundernews.com
  2. Here’s what will get more expensive from 25% tarriffs on Mexican and Canadian goods by Elisabeth Buchwald, January 22, 2025, CNN, www.cnn.com
  3. Here are the fruits and vegetables from Mexico that could see higher prices from Trump’s tarriffs by Rob Wile, Nov. 26, 2024, NBC, www.nbc.com
  4. Live updates: Trump talks tariffs with Canada and Mexico; Musk says USAID to be shut down, Feb. 3, 2025, NBC News, www.nbcnews.com

見えてきた新貿易政策:トランプ大統領の関税が企業と消費者に及ぼす影響

トランプ大統領が政権に返り咲いたのを受けて、米国の貿易が大きく変わろうとしています。特に関税と外国貿易からの歳入拡大を目指す「外国歳入庁」の設立に関係して、大きな動きがありそうです。トランプ新政権は、関税を通じて貿易赤字を解消するという強気の姿勢を示唆していて、より直接的に関税に対応するために新しい行政機関を設立するというアイデアを持ち出しました。

米国がメキシコから輸入した農産品の金額は、2024年、実に460億ドルに上りました。これには、大量の生鮮野菜、ビール、蒸留酒が含まれています。提案中の関税が実際に導入されれば、「Modelo」や「Corona」といったメキシコ産ビール、さらにテキーラの「Casa Noble」などをメキシコで生産して米国に輸入しているConstellation Brandsのような企業の輸入コストが16%上がる可能性があります。このコスト増により消費者価格は約4.5%上がると見られています。メキシコからの輸入品でも最大のカテゴリーは生鮮果物で、輸入高は総額90億ドル、アボカドだけで31億ドルでした。

関税が導入されれば、米国の消費者が払う価格が上がる懸念があります。特に農業や食品業界はそもそも薄利の業態ですから、コストの高騰を吸収できず、消費者に転嫁することになります。結果として、スーパーの店頭価格が上がり、消費者の行動や事業のあり方も変化を余儀なくされる可能性があります。

また、トランプ政権は、関税徴収を管理する機関として外国歳入庁の設置を提案しました。これは関税徴収を合理化する重要な変化だと見る向きがある一方で、疑問も生じさせます。同様の機能を果たしている税関·国境警備局のような既存の機関との重複が考えられるためです。

この点において、トランプ大統領の政策は、私たちが日々購入している物品、特にメキシコからの農産品のコストに広範に波及して、生鮮の野菜と果物からアルコール類まで、あらゆる品目の価格に影響する可能性があります。政府がこれらの提案を検討する間にも、企業や消費者は、事業や生活費に影響し得る変化について情報を得ておく必要があるでしょう。

The Noon International LLC Team

www.noon-intl.com

+1 (206) 283-8400

sales@noon-intl.com

出典:

  1. What’s Next on tarriffs as Trump takes office, and what will the ‘External revenue Service’ do?(トランプ復権で関税はどうなるのか、「外国歳入庁」とは何か)、著:Elaine Watson2025120日、AgFunderNewswww.agfundernews.com
  2. Here’s what will get more expensive from 25% tarriffs on Mexican and Canadian goods(メキシコ·カナダ産品への25%関税で値上がりする品目)、著:Elisabeth Buchwald2025122日、CNNwww.cnn.com
  3. Here are the fruits and vegetables from Mexico that could see higher prices from Trump’s tarriffs(トランプ関税で値上がりの可能性があるメキシコ産の野菜と果物)、著:Rob Wile20241126日、NBCwww.nbc.com

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