In a strategic economic shift, the United States has lifted tariffs on over 100 Peruvian agricultural products, signaling a positive turn for Peru's export market. Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Teresa Mera, confirmed the exemption covers items worth approximately $1.2 billion, a significant portion of Peru's U.S. exports.

Last week, President Donald Trump announced a rollback on tariffs for more than 200 food items, amidst rising concerns among American consumers over grocery costs. This change brings relief to Peru, whose agricultural exports are a vital part of its trade portfolio, making up 24% of its shipments to the U.S. market last year.

Despite this positive development, blueberries, Peru's leading export item to the U.S., were notably excluded from the tariff exemption.

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