U.S. coffee drinkers and businesses will pay the price for Trump's Brazil tariffs

Lost Sock Roasters in Washington, D.C. faces significant concerns over proposed tariffs on coffee imports from Brazil, which supplies about 30% of U.S. coffee. President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods comes on top of an existing 10% tariff. Experts warn that this could severely impact local coffee shops and consumers. The uncertainty surrounding these tariffs is already causing anxiety in the coffee industry, leading to fears of increased prices and diminished profit margins for small roasters like Lost Sock Roasters.

"A 50% tariff will kill that market."

"It's a massive price impact."

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