US Edition
Brewing trouble: America’s coffee addiction meets Trump’s trade tariffs | News Channel 3-12
UNITED STATES AND BRAZIL, JUL 21 – The tariffs target Brazil due to political tensions and risk raising U.S. coffee prices by over 30%, affecting importers, roasters, and small farmers, industry experts warn.
- In a July 9 letter, Trump announced a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, citing treatment of Bolsonaro, threatening U.S. coffee supplies.
- According to the administration’s explanation, Trump framed the tariffs as political retribution for Brazil’s treatment of Jair Bolsonaro, with the move justified by Trump’s administration.
- Small roasters like Lost Sock report prompted rushed imports, impacting supply and pricing stability.
- Small coffee farms in Hawaii and California face production limits, as exporters hold back and workforce reductions occur amid trade uncertainty.
- Industry insiders expect that in the future, Lost Sock may pivot away from using Brazilian coffees, Yerxa said, as tariffs threaten supply chains.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
44 Articles
44 Articles
The international price of coffee has skyrocketed in the first half of the year to record levels, revealing market data. Behind this escalation, which benefits a few producers in Mexico, lies the scarcity caused by climate change and the uncertainty caused by the trade policies of Donald Trump, president of the United States.
·Mexico
Read Full Article
Twelve women, united in memory of a legend, maintained the production of coffee in an Angolan province. Thus, the latest batch of Impossible Coffees, from the Delta of Coffee House Experience, was born.
·Portugal
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources44
Leaning Left9Leaning Right3Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 41%
C 45%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
