Catherine Cortez Masto: “US retail coffee prices surged by over 20% in August alone.”

“But now, because of the 50% tariffs that this administration has put on Brazil, we are seeing an increase in coffee. It's 40% higher than it was a year ago. US retail coffee prices surged by over 20% in August alone. Not a smart way to keep consumer prices down. So let me ask you this. What is the point of this tax? Thank you for raising this issue, Senator Cortez.” (00:55–01:00)

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