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Photos of Brazilian Coffee Farmers Facing Threat From US Tariff
BRAZIL, JUL 23 – The 50% tariff targets all Brazilian imports amid political disputes, threatening Brazil's coffee exports that constitute about 16% of US imports, experts warn of market shifts.
- On July 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, set to take effect in August.
- According to officials, the decision reflects political grievances, with President Donald Trump framing the tariffs as punishment for Brazil’s treatment of former president Jair Bolsonaro, reflecting ideological rather than economic motives.
- Market data reveal steep price declines and export shares; by July, arabica prices fell 33% according to University of São Paulo’s Center for Advanced Studies in Applied Economics, and the US accounts for around 16% of Brazilian coffee exports, Cecafe reports.
- Some coffee shops and store brands have raised prices in recent weeks, and Community and J.M. Smucker increased prices last month in response.
- GlobalData forecasts the tariffs will push Brazil to seek markets in China and the Philippines, and Rory Gopsill adds that exporters must pivot to alternative markets offering robust growth.
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Photos of Brazilian coffee farmers facing threat from US tariff
A new 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian imports threatens the livelihoods of small-scale coffee farmers, who produce over two-thirds of Brazil’s coffee. Experts warn these family-run farms will be hit hardest, lacking the means to adapt or access new markets.
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