Coffee Just Became More Expensive Because of Trump Tariffs

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Coffee futures climbed sharply after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, raising concerns about global supply and the prospect of higher prices for American consumers. Trump accused the Brazilian government of suppressing free speech and launching a "witch-hunt" against former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro. He said the US would apply the steep tariff starting 1 Aug. Arabica coffee prices on the NYSE rose more than 3.5% on Thursday morning in reaction to the announcement. Brazil is the world's largest producer of arabica coffee, which is commonly used in premium blends.

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Dummkopf Trumpf placed the tariffs on Brazilian products in order to pressure their government to not prosecute fellow oligarch ex-dictator Jair Bolsonaro. He led a coup against President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva on 8 January 2023 for which he is currently on trial. His equally abominable son has been conducting a covert influence campaign in the US with the Trumpf junta to help his father. President da Silva and the Brazilian Supreme Court remain defiant of Dotard Trumpf's bluster. Democratic Brazil is a BRICS nation and is increasing trade with other partners like China and Canada. American consumers will continue paying a steep price for foolishly electing a Republican president on 6 Nov 2024. Link: Canada.gc.ca.

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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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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 | Reply

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

You are correct no one will notice. Some because there is too much shit 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 | Reply

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

~ScottS

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

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 | Reply