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They are all over the place. Trump will claim he built the interstate road system next.
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Keep pretending we aren’t going to stick you with the tab.
Gotta take a squirt, be right back.
Gotta take a squirt, be right back.
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I spot the tariff.
A month ago a 25oz can of Maxwell House coffee costs $15. I hear MAGA crowing about how inflation has been tamed under Trump. and I looked up the monthy inflation rate for July and it was 2.7%. that's life. So I wouldn't be shocked to see the price go up a bit...to something like 40 cents. But then...Trump gets mad at Brazil for going after a guy who used to be president but is now a private citizen. And in his fit declared a 25% tariff on Brazil unless they drop that investigation. They didn't. So the MAGA tariff went on. Here'es that $15 jar of coffee yesterday. Simple math - $15.40 plus the MAGA tax of 25% to punish Brazil comes out to.....hmmm. Whaddyaknow.
It should be noted that it wasn't Brazil or the Brazilian people who paid this. It was an me - an American consumer. As i said, when ti comes to tariffs, a win for Trump means American's pay more.
A month ago a 25oz can of Maxwell House coffee costs $15. I hear MAGA crowing about how inflation has been tamed under Trump. and I looked up the monthy inflation rate for July and it was 2.7%. that's life. So I wouldn't be shocked to see the price go up a bit...to something like 40 cents. But then...Trump gets mad at Brazil for going after a guy who used to be president but is now a private citizen. And in his fit declared a 25% tariff on Brazil unless they drop that investigation. They didn't. So the MAGA tariff went on. Here'es that $15 jar of coffee yesterday. Simple math - $15.40 plus the MAGA tax of 25% to punish Brazil comes out to.....hmmm. Whaddyaknow.
It should be noted that it wasn't Brazil or the Brazilian people who paid this. It was an me - an American consumer. As i said, when ti comes to tariffs, a win for Trump means American's pay more.
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Coffee prices are high in August 2025 due to a combination of factors, including weather-related crop failures, increased tariffs, and rising shipping costs. These issues have led to a decrease in global coffee supply, while demand remains relatively stable, causing prices to surge.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Weather Disruptions:
Major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam have experienced droughts and other climate-related issues, which have significantly reduced coffee bean yields. These disruptions impact both Arabica and Robusta coffee crops, leading to a smaller global supply.
Tariffs:
New tariffs on imported coffee beans, particularly from Brazil, have further increased costs for roasters and retailers, ultimately affecting consumer prices.
Rising Shipping Costs:
Increased shipping expenses due to various factors, including disruptions in major shipping lanes like the Red Sea, have also contributed to the overall price increase.
Supply Chain Issues:
These factors have created a complex and volatile supply chain, making it difficult for businesses to predict and manage costs.
Increased Demand:
While the focus is on supply, demand for coffee remains high, putting further pressure on prices.
Speculation:
Some analysts suggest that increased speculation in the coffee futures market has also contributed to higher prices, as traders buy up coffee anticipating further price increases according to Coffeeness.
The combined effect of these factors has made coffee more expensive for consumers at both grocery stores and coffee shops.
Coffee prices are high in August 2025 due to a combination of factors, including weather-related crop failures, increased tariffs, and rising shipping costs. These issues have led to a decrease in global coffee supply, while demand remains relatively stable, causing prices to surge.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Weather Disruptions:
Major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam have experienced droughts and other climate-related issues, which have significantly reduced coffee bean yields. These disruptions impact both Arabica and Robusta coffee crops, leading to a smaller global supply.
Tariffs:
New tariffs on imported coffee beans, particularly from Brazil, have further increased costs for roasters and retailers, ultimately affecting consumer prices.
Rising Shipping Costs:
Increased shipping expenses due to various factors, including disruptions in major shipping lanes like the Red Sea, have also contributed to the overall price increase.
Supply Chain Issues:
These factors have created a complex and volatile supply chain, making it difficult for businesses to predict and manage costs.
Increased Demand:
While the focus is on supply, demand for coffee remains high, putting further pressure on prices.
Speculation:
Some analysts suggest that increased speculation in the coffee futures market has also contributed to higher prices, as traders buy up coffee anticipating further price increases according to Coffeeness.
The combined effect of these factors has made coffee more expensive for consumers at both grocery stores and coffee shops.
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President Trump’s tariffs could raise the cost of some of the most popular imports in American grocery aisles, from coffee and olive oil to wine, matcha and spices.
After the “Liberation Day” tariffs kicked in worldwide in early August, businesses and consumers alike are watching closely for when — and how much — prices tick up.
After the “Liberation Day” tariffs kicked in worldwide in early August, businesses and consumers alike are watching closely for when — and how much — prices tick up.
Trump tariffs: A grocery shopper’s guide
President Trump’s tariffs could raise the cost of some of the most popular imports in American grocery aisles, from coffee and olive oil to wine, matcha and spices. After the “Liberatio…
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