How will US tariffs impact Brazil's coffee trade?

US tariffs of 50% have come into effect on a number of Brazilian products, as Donald Trump exerts pressure on the country over the trial of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro. The import taxes are the highest in the world and are expected to have an impact on coffee prices. We speak to businesses impacted by the tariffs.

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(Photo: A worker checks roasted coffee beans at a farm near Brasilia, Brazil July 15, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Adriano Machado)