WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will scrap U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and a broad swath of other commodities — a move that comes amid mounting pressure on his administration to better combat high consumer prices.

Trump built his second term around imposing steep levies on goods imported into the United States in hopes of encouraging domestic production and lifting the U.S. economy. His abrupt retreat from his signature tariff policy on so many staples key to the American diet is significant.

It came after voters in off-year elections this month cited economic concerns as their top issue, resulting in big wins for Democrats in Virginia, New Jersey and other key races around the country.

Inflation remains elevated, further increasing pressur

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