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U.S. Coffee Prices Soar 20% Amid Supply Crisis

10/26/2025

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U.S. coffee prices have surged nearly 20% over the past year, with September's per-pound average at $9.14.
Tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Brazilian coffee imports, about 30% of U.S. supply, raised costs and spurred a repeal bid.
Rising bean and supply costs, plus Chicago's minimum wage increase, have forced cafes to raise prices.
Poor weather and climate change threaten global coffee production, raising concerns about future supply shortages.

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Story summary

U.S. coffee prices have surged nearly 20% over the past year, with September's per-pound average at $9.14.
Tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on Brazilian coffee imports, about 30% of U.S. supply, raised costs and spurred a repeal bid.
Rising bean and supply costs, plus Chicago's minimum wage increase, have forced cafes to raise prices.
Poor weather and climate change threaten global coffee production, raising concerns about future supply shortages.