"Titled "Modifying the Scope of Tariffs on the Government of Brazil," the order directs that certain Brazilian agricultural imports - including coffee, beef, cocoa and fruits - are no longer subject to tariffs, which are taxes paid by U.S. companies, such as green coffee importers. The order applies to qualifying goods "entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern" on Nov. 13, 2025, and authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund duties collected during that window."
"After imposing a baseline "reciprocal tariff" of 10% on goods worldwide, Trump added a 40% tariff in July, citing retaliation for the Brazilian government's prosecution of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro, who has been sentenced to prison for plotting a coup. The move brought tariffs on Brazilian coffee to 50%, essentially halting purchases of Brazilian coffee among U.S. buyers while other coffee buyers such as China seized on the opportunity."
President Donald Trump signed an executive order removing the remaining 40% tariff on Brazilian coffee, effective for goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Nov. 13, 2025. The order removes tariffs on certain Brazilian agricultural imports including coffee, beef, cocoa and fruits and authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to refund duties collected during that window. The Arabica "C Price" fell to about $3.60 per pound, down roughly 16 cents. Earlier measures had imposed a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff and a 40% additional tariff in July, bringing Brazilian coffee tariffs to 50% and curbing U.S. purchases while other buyers increased purchases. The removal is likely to provide relief to large U.S. coffee buyers and Brazilian exporters and affect global coffee trade beyond the current season.
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