As you likely know, the United States does not produce commercially significant amounts of coffee. In fact, 99% of all coffee in the United States is imported. And for that reason, Prior to this current administration, Americans paid zero tariffs on coffee imports. However, because of this administration, now we're seeing significant amounts of costs for coffee because of tariffs. Let me just say, and I think you know this, Brazil is one of the top sources for US coffee. (00:24–00:32)
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Asserts that before the current administration, there were no tariffs on coffee imports.
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