Tariff Removal Boosts Restaurant Supply Chains
Slice of Agriculture Team
11/17/2025
Key highlights
- Tariff removal stabilizes supply chains
- Eases cost pressures for restaurants and consumers
- Supports menu diversity and affordability
- Urges further action on targeted tariffs
Source: PR Newswire
Notable Quote
“ The National Restaurant Association applauds President Trump's Executive Order removing tariffs on certain food and agricultural products. This action will help keep menus diverse and prices reasonable, which is good for families and great for local businesses. We urge the President to consider further actions on alcohol, supplies, and equipment – items which are essential to the hospitality industry. ”
Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO at National Restaurant Association
Why this matters
The removal of tariffs on food products signifies a strategic effort to alleviate pressures on the restaurant industry, which has faced sharply rising costs. By enhancing the stability of supply chains, this move not only helps restaurants maintain affordability and menu diversity but also reinforces their vital role in local economies and communities. This development is particularly significant for the agriculture sector.
