How Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazil could affect the price of coffee, orange juice

Some of your favorite breakfast drinks may soon cost more and quality may go down

That's what industry ysts warn will happen if Trump's pledged 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian imports goes into effect by August 1st

ysts say the duty will put more pressure on a coffee industry already reeling from poor harvests due to drought in Brazil and Vietnam

two of the world's biggest suppliers of coffee, to the U.S. As a result, you may already be paying more for your cup of coffee

at the grocery store. The average price for a pound of coffee in late May was nearly $8

compared to just under $6 at the same time last year, according to federal data

Trump's tariffs are in retaliation for what he calls a witch hunt against former Brazilian

President Jair Bolsonaro, who's accused of attempting a coup and now facing trial

Most of the coffee Americans drink is imported from South America, Africa, and Asia. The USDA

The U imported 1 million metric tons of unroasted and roasted coffee from these regions last year If 50 percent tariffs are implemented industry ysts tell The New York Times the global coffee flow will be reshaped

They say you can expect to pay around 25 cents more per cup, but the impact may not be felt for

several months after the duty goes into effect. Economic policy researchers say quality is likely

to go down as well. Brazil is known for its high quality coffee compared to Vietnam and other

regions. They also warn U.S. production can't keep up as places like Hawaii and Puerto Rico

have specialized markets not meant for global consumption. Orange juice is likely to be impacted

too. Orange juice producers say both Brazil and the U.S. suffer as a result of a hefty tariff

Brazil exports billions of gallons of orange juice to the U.S. and accounts for most of the U.S.'s

supply. Brazil would risk losing its biggest customer and the U.S. could lose its largest

supplier. Meanwhile, coffee and orange juice suppliers are holding out hope that a deal can

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