Tag: U.S. Tariff Policy

As global trade tensions continue to rise, the United States' latest tariff policy proposals have raised alarm bells throughout the coffee industry. According to the National Coffee Association (NCA), newly proposed tariffs could increase coffee prices in the U.S. by as much as 50%, with potentially severe consequences for consumers, businesses, and international supply chains. Coffee: A Critical Import With No Substitutes Unlike many other commodities subject to tariffs for reasons such as unfair trade practices or to encourage domestic production, coffee …