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Tariffs are a buzzkill for the coffee biz

A traditional rationale for tariffs is to defend a domestic industry. But coffee, as an agricultural product, is not climactically suited for the contiguous United States.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 07: Freshly roasted coffee beans are seen in a barrel at Sightglass Coffee on April 07, 2025 in San Francisco, California. The price of coffee is expected to go up as reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are set to begin on April 9. The tariffs are being applied to imported goods from over 60 countries. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 07: Freshly roasted coffee beans are seen in a barrel at Sightglass Coffee on April 07, 2025 in San Francisco, California. The price of coffee is expected to go up as reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are set to begin on April 9. The tariffs are being applied to imported goods from over 60 countries. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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High-quality coffee beans are grown in a few key countries.

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