The tariff has sparked ripples of fear in Brazil, particularly among sectors with deep ties to the American market such as beef, orange juice — and coffee. Minor coffee producers say the import tax will hit their margins and adds to the uncertainty already generated by an increasingly dry and unpredictable climate.

Thomas Morsanutto, owner of Silvermine Coffee Roasters in Norwalk. Tariffs on imports from Brazil will mean increased prices on Brazilian coffee beans which will translate to increased prices for coffee drinkers. Thursday, July 17, 2025, Norwalk, Conn.