📌 Summary
Tariffs and coffee farmers are deeply connected. When the U.S. raises import taxes on green coffee, the demand drops. This affects smallholder farmers around the world—many of whom already face climate stress and unstable markets. Here’s what that means, and what you can do about it.
🌍 Why This Trade Policy Matters to Farmers
In 2025, the U.S. introduced a 10% tariff on imported green coffee. That might sound like a policy issue—but for smallholder farmers in Guatemala, Kenya, or Colombia, it’s a major blow.
Most of the world’s coffee is grown by families working small plots. When buyers reduce orders because of tariffs, those farmers lose income immediately. Tariffs and coffee farmers don’t just overlap in trade—they collide in daily survival.
💬 A Story from the Ground
“We had a good harvest this year,” says Rosa, a grower in Honduras. “But the exporter said U.S. orders dropped. We had to sell our beans at a loss.”
🔄 How the Impact Ripples Through the Supply Chain
- U.S. raises tariffs
- Roasters cut imports
- Exporters reduce contracts
- Farmers face lower prices or no sales
Coffee farmers affected by tariffs are rarely mentioned in economic reports—but they live the consequences daily.
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