Reps. Ro Khanna and Don Bacon are urging President Trump to exempt coffee from tariffs that are driving up prices. Coffee prices have surged by over 20% compared to last year, impacting millions of daily coffee drinkers. In a letter to Trump, they highlighted that coffee has no significant domestic production, making tariffs ineffective and harmful to consumers. They argue that removing these tariffs would alleviate financial pressure on coffee shops and hospitality workers. Khanna and Bacon also introduced the "No Coffee Tax Act" to repeal these tariffs, emphasizing the need for a broader discussion on food product tariffs.
• Coffee prices have risen significantly, affecting daily consumers.
• Khanna and Bacon's bipartisan letter requests an exemption for coffee.
• Coffee is largely imported, with less than 1% produced domestically.
• The "No Coffee Tax Act" aims to repeal tariffs on coffee.
This issue is crucial for many Americans who rely on coffee daily. Rising prices can threaten small businesses and jobs in the coffee industry. By addressing this, the congressmen hope to spark a larger conversation about food tariffs that impact consumers and businesses alike.
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