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Coffee Prices Soar 20.9%, Inflation Fears Rise

9/12/2025

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U.S. coffee prices surged 20.9% year-over-year, the highest increase since the 1990s, due to tariffs imposed by President Trump.
In August, coffee prices rose 3.6%, impacting consumer costs.
Tariffs of up to 50% on Brazilian coffee imports caused a 46% decline in Brazilian coffee exports to the U.S.
Brazil's instant coffee exports to the U.S. dropped by 59.9%.
Industry leaders caution that rising coffee prices could fuel inflation in both countries.

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U.S. coffee prices surged 20.9% year-over-year, the highest increase since the 1990s, due to tariffs imposed by President Trump.
In August, coffee prices rose 3.6%, impacting consumer costs.
Tariffs of up to 50% on Brazilian coffee imports caused a 46% decline in Brazilian coffee exports to the U.S.
Brazil's instant coffee exports to the U.S. dropped by 59.9%.
Industry leaders caution that rising coffee prices could fuel inflation in both countries.