Peru’s Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Teresa Mera, announced on Monday that more than 100 Peruvian agricultural products have been included in a newly introduced U.S. tariff exemption, offering fresh relief to exporters. The items covered under the measure accounted for roughly $1.2 billion in shipments last year, or about 24% of Peru’s total exports to the U.S.

The exemption follows a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to roll back tariffs on more than 200 imported food products—including coffee, beef, bananas, and orange juice—as American consumers grow increasingly concerned about rising grocery prices.

Mera noted in a ministry statement that Peru stands to benefit significantly from the expanded U.S. tariff relief. However, she highlighted that blueberries, Peru’s leading agricultural export to the United States, were not included in the latest exemption.

Despite that omission, Peruvian trade with the U.S. has been strong in 2024. Between January and September, exports reached approximately $6.7 billion, marking an 8.2% increase compared with the same period a year earlier, according to Commerce Ministry figures.

Officials say they remain hopeful that ongoing trade discussions could unlock further access for high-demand produce in the months ahead.