COFFEE PRICES

Jul 10 2025BUSINESS

Coffee Costs Could Go Up Thanks to New Tariffs

Coffee lovers in the US might soon pay more for their favorite brew. Why? Because of a big change in trade rules. The US president recently said they will add a huge tax, or tariff, on coffee from Brazil. This news made coffee prices jump right away. Brazil is the biggest coffee maker in the world. So, when the US said they would add a 50% tax on Brazilian coffee, i...

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Price of Coffee: Climate Change's Hidden Cost

Ever thought about what makes your favorite coffee so expensive? It's not just the fancy brewing methods or trendy cafes. The main culprit is climate change, which is making it harder to grow the beans. Countries like Vietnam and Brazil, which produce a lot of the world's coffee, are facing droughts and unusual weather patterns that hurt their crops. This means there...

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