A recent announcement about new tariffs on coffee imports has left coffee shop owners and customers concerned about rising prices. Jon Cates, a partner at Broadway Roasting Company, recently returned from Nicaragua after negotiating coffee bean prices. He is now faced with the challenge of how these tariffs will affect his business and pricing for customers. Cates highlighted that coffee cannot be grown in the U.S., making the country reliant on imports.
• The new tariffs will likely increase the cost of coffee beans for businesses.
• Cates is unsure how much prices will rise for consumers but aims to be fair to both customers and producers.
• Customers like Dan Dakotas are already preparing for higher prices by buying coffee before the tariffs take effect.
• Others, like Chad Vick, express a willingness to pay more, but only to a certain extent.
This situation matters because it affects not just local businesses but also consumers who enjoy coffee. As prices rise, the balance between supporting local shops and staying within budget becomes increasingly difficult. The coffee industry faces uncertainty, and many are watching closely to see how these changes will unfold.
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