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Brazil’s coffee industry is facing a new wave of uncertainty as the United States imposes tariffs that could reshape the global coffee market for the first time since colonial times. The 10% tariff on Brazilian coffee comes at a critical moment when growers are already grappling with diminished supplies due to last year’s severe drought.
As the largest coffee supplier to the U.S., Brazil’s coffee exports are a cornerstone of the international coffee trade. The new tariffs threaten to increase prices for U.S. consumers, potentially weakening demand for Brazilian coffee. Arabica coffee bean prices are already hovering near record highs, adding further strain on both producers and consumers.
On a family-run coffee farm nestled in Brazil’s lush highlands, generations of farmers have weathered many challenges, but nothing quite like this. “We’ve seen tough times, but the combination of the drought and these new tariffs is unprecedented,” says one farmer. The community worries about the future of their livelihoods and the broader impact on the global coffee market.
The situation highlights the interconnectedness of global trade and how policy decisions can have far-reaching effects on local communities. For young people in the Global South, particularly those in agricultural sectors, these developments underscore the importance of staying informed about international affairs that can directly affect their futures.
