{"id":2646,"date":"2025-05-05T09:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qahwa.limited\/?p=2646"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:27:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:27:01","slug":"us-coffee-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.qahwa.limited\/index.php\/2025\/05\/05\/us-coffee-tariffs\/","title":{"rendered":"US coffee tariffs: global impacts and future strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why us coffee tariffs are changing the rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>US coffee tariffs<\/strong> are rapidly shifting the global market balance.<br>With duties ranging from 10% to 46% on imports from key countries like Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia, the coffee sector is facing an unprecedented challenge.<br>According to official sources, the National Coffee Association (NCA) has urged the US government to reconsider these measures, warning of rising prices and potential shortages.<br>Understanding the impact of the <strong>US coffee tariffs 2025<\/strong> is now crucial to foresee future market dynamics and sourcing strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.qahwa.limited\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/immagine-Nuove-tariffe-USA-sul-caffe-1024x683.png\" alt=\"The US coffee tariffs are rapidly shifting the global market balance.\n\" class=\"wp-image-2637\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The National Coffee Association speaks out: coffee\u2019s role in the us economy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to the <strong>US coffee tariffs 2025<\/strong>, the National Coffee Association filed a formal request for exemption.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/coffee-tariff-exemption-request-well-received-by-us-government-national-coffee-2025-04-23\/\">As reported by Reuters<\/a>, NCA President Bill Murray emphasized that coffee supports about <strong>2.2 million jobs<\/strong> in the United States, generating <strong>$43<\/strong> in economic value for every dollar spent on imports.<br>Despite positive initial feedback, the situation remains uncertain due to the volume of exemption requests across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NCA highlights a major risk: tariffs could drive up costs throughout the entire supply chain, affecting everything from raw materials to the final price in coffee shops.<br>To give you an idea, the average price of a latte in the US has now exceeded <strong>$5<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sourcing strategies: turning to Ethiopia, Kenya, and India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many US roasters are rethinking their sourcing strategies.<br>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/freshcup.com\/trumps-tariffs-throw-the-coffee-industry-into-chaos\/\"><strong>Fresh Cup<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycoffeenews.com\/2025\/04\/03\/here-are-the-new-us-tariffs-on-major-coffee-producing-and-exporting-countries\/\"><strong>Daily Coffee News<\/strong><\/a>, attention is shifting toward alternative origins like <strong>Ethiopia<\/strong>, <strong>Kenya<\/strong>, and <strong>India<\/strong>\u2014markets that, although not tariff-free, offer lower barriers than traditional suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethiopia faces a 10% tariff.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India faces a 26% tariff.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, diversification is seen as a necessary move to ensure supply stability and maintain quality standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Innovation as a response: insights from the Specialty Coffee Expo 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Specialty Coffee Expo 2025, held in Houston, spotlighted industry innovation in response to the tariffs. Highlights included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction of climate-resilient coffee varieties<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adoption of blockchain for supply chain transparency<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expansion of agile micro-roasters and short supply chains<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These trends aim to enhance resilience and maintain high-quality standards, even in a more volatile market environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qahwa Limited: a formula for resilience and innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing the challenges of the <strong>US coffee tariffs 2025<\/strong>, <strong>Qahwa Limited<\/strong> stands out as a leader in sustainable and strategic sourcing.<br>With strong relationships with farmers in Ethiopia and India, and a commitment to exceptional quality, Qahwa offers resilient supply chains and innovative product formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover our range of<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.qahwa.limited\/en\/i-prodotti\/\"> <strong>specialty coffees and innovative formats<\/strong><\/a>, and explore more insights about<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.qahwa.limited\/en\/blog\/\"> <strong>market price volatility<\/strong><\/a> on our blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why us coffee tariffs are changing the rules The US coffee tariffs are rapidly shifting the global market balance.With duties 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