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Tariff Surge Hits U.S. Tea Importers Hard in 2025

11/24/2025

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Tariffs imposed during U.S. President Donald Trump have raised costs for U.S. tea importers.
In the first seven months of 2025, tea importers paid about $19.6 million in tariffs, nearly seven times the prior year.
Smaller businesses dominate the premium tea market and face operational challenges and uncertainty.
International Tea Importers Inc. has closed due to cash-flow issues exacerbated by tariffs.

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Story summary

Tariffs imposed during U.S. President Donald Trump have raised costs for U.S. tea importers.
In the first seven months of 2025, tea importers paid about $19.6 million in tariffs, nearly seven times the prior year.
Smaller businesses dominate the premium tea market and face operational challenges and uncertainty.
International Tea Importers Inc. has closed due to cash-flow issues exacerbated by tariffs.