Brazil's family coffee farmers are facing significant challenges due to a new 50% tariff on Brazilian goods imposed by the U.S. This tariff threatens the livelihoods of small-scale farmers like Jose Natal da Silva and Paulo Menezes Freitas, who are already struggling from previous climate-driven losses. These farmers produce two-thirds of Brazil's coffee, and many fear reduced demand and prices will lead to financial ruin. As Brazil is the largest exporter of coffee, exporters remain cautiously optimistic about U.S. demand despite these tariff concerns.
Experts warn that Trump's new 50% tariff on Brazilian goods threatens to hurt Brazil's family farmers, who produce two-thirds of the nation's coffee output.
Coffee farmer Jose Natal da Silva is losing sleep over a 50% tariff announced by Trump, fearing it will slash demand and prices.
Brazil's coffee production faces severe threats, not only from the tariff but also from the impact of last year's drought and falling arabica prices.
Despite challenges, exporters believe US buyers cannot afford to stop importing Brazilian beans, but farmers hope for a rollback of the tariff.
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