Sunday, July 13, 2025

Coffee Just Became More Expensive Because of Trump Tariffs

Coffee futures climbed sharply after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports ...

Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 08:31 PM | 15 COMMENTS | permalink

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Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat -- saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.

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-- NPR (@npr.org) Jul 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM

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Two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day, 66% higher than tea, juice, soda, and bottled water and up nearly 7% compared to 2020. Every American coffee drinker consumes on average three cups per day: 1000logos.net

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-13 09:08 AM

I think that Trump expects Americans to eat these increased costs and not complain.

Better yet, not even mention them.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2025-07-13 09:58 AM

Typo corrected to: 'American consumers will continue paying a steep price for foolishly electing a Republican president on 5 Nov 2024.'

I didn't have enough of my ten dollar cup of coffee this morning and hence the typo.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2025-07-13 10:26 AM

I mostly go for Guatemalan coffee so will I still be affected?

#2

You are correct no one will notice. Some because there is too much ---- on their plate already, some because they support it so even if they notice they won't say anything, and some because a 5% increase isn't really noticeable.

#4 | Posted by TaoWarrior at 2025-07-13 11:11 AM

Higher coffee prices will cause REAL American's REAL wages to increase.

~ScottS

#5 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-07-13 11:14 AM


Two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day, 66% higher than tea, juice, soda, and bottled water and up nearly 7% compared to 2020.

idk locally you could buy ground Pete's Coffee for $6.99/lbs, preCovid. Now even before the tariffs its $14.99. Since then, I have lowered my coffee intake, and have moved back to green tea. People will change/adopt different habits.


Higher coffee prices will cause REAL American's REAL wages to increase.
~ScottS
#5 | POSTED BY REDIAL

There is some truth to this, it will take time to get there. But this idea was supported by Lumpers during the Biden transient inflation. Now DialAgain thinks he's clever and changes his tune.

#6 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-07-13 12:02 PM

... Coffee Just Became More Expensive Because of Trump Tariffs ...

Coffee became more expensive for me a couple months ago when I failed to ~stocked up~ on pre-tariff coffee.

So, the item of coffee that I had been purchasing for a few years for $9.99, now is $12.99.


Whoa, I just checked the price online ...

Over $14 now.

#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-13 10:17 PM

I was randomly bought coffee whenever it was cheap and I have six kilos of coffee now lol. At ten grams a serving I hope to be able to make it through the midterms.

#8 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-13 10:21 PM

My Folgers Crystals went up 3 dollars. It outrageous how much it cost around here.

#9 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-07-13 10:23 PM

@#5 ... Higher coffee prices will cause REAL American's REAL wages to increase. ...

Will it?

My guess, at this point would be, yes.

But that seems to be the nub of why the Fed is so uncertain about the effects of tariffs upon inflation and the job market.

Will the effect of the tariffs be a one-time thing, or will wages then increase, subsequently raising the costs corporations face?

With a subsequent price increase to cover their increased costs?

Who knows for sure?

I certainly do not.

I just present opinions here.


#10 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-13 10:25 PM

"American coffee drinker consumes on average three cups per day"

Define "cups."

#11 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-13 10:26 PM

They're going to have to invent a new kind of inflation, reminiscent of stagflation, for what's about to happen.

Stagflation: Old, and busted.
Magflation: The New Hotness!

#12 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-07-13 10:34 PM

Define "cups."

I know my "12-Cup" coffee machine makes 4.

#13 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-07-13 10:37 PM

Wake Up and Smell the Tariff

#14 | Posted by TrueBlue at 2025-07-13 11:03 PM


@#11 ... Define "cups." ...

More to the core of this issue ...

Define how much coffee is used per cup.

For me, and I do admit, I am not a coffee connoisseur, I prefer a good strong ground coffee.

But Arabica or Rosbusta?

Coffee Bean
en.wikipedia.org

... The two most economically important varieties of coffee plants are the Arabica and the Robusta; approximately 60% of the coffee produced worldwide is Arabica and ~40% is Robusta.[5]

Arabica beans consist of 0.8-1.4% caffeine and Robusta beans consist of 1.7-4.0% caffeine.[6] ...


What that Wiki article does not state is that caffeine is a bitter taste.

Caffeine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine

... Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline purine, ...

So, when you go to Starbucks, you are likely to get a cup of Arabica coffee, because it is more flavorful. But, if you are looking for a caffeine boost, well, maybe dream on ...

On the other hand, if you are a fan of mass-produced commercial ground coffee, you are more likely to be experiencing the higher level of caffeine from Robusta coffee.


#15 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-07-13 11:12 PM

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