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Trump’s Tariffs Are Brewing Trouble for Coffee Roasters
Tariffs on coffee imports from Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia raised retail coffee prices nearly 21% in August, straining U.S. roasters and raising costs for consumers.
- This year, the Trump administration's tariffs have caused U.S. coffee costs to rise, with customers paying roughly 63 cents more per pound, said Chris Vigilante.
- America imports more than 99% of its coffee, with Brazil supplying 30.7% of U.S. imports and facing a 50% tariff that worsens costs amid shrinking supply.
- A 12-ounce bag could increase by 50 cents to $1, and a single cup may go up about 10 or 15 cents, according to restaurant owners in Washington, DC.
- In September, Rep. Don Bacon, Republican from Nebraska, and Rep. Ro Khanna, Democratic Representative from California, introduced the No Coffee Tax Act as small and medium-sized businesses face pressure and some roasters diversify sourcing or avoid Brazilian beans.
- Rising costs are keeping roasters and customers on edge, with Mark Warmuth saying `the only loser here is the consumer`, who may change brands or trade down in quality.
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