Global Coffee Prices Surge Amid Tariffs, Weather

Global coffee prices have surged to near‑record levels, with U.S. roasted‑bean prices up about 22% year‑over‑year and grocery‑store coffee costs rising roughly 28% in Canada. Industry analysts point to poor weather in key producing regions and a web of new U.S. tariffs — including a 50% duty on Brazilian coffee — as major drivers pushing costs through the supply chain. Retail effects include Tim Hortons raising its cup price by about 1.5% (roughly five cents) and some roasters and retailers adding temporary surcharges. Smaller businesses report heavy tariff burdens: Joe Coffee expects more than $200,000 in tariff costs this year, with the 50% Brazil duty alone accounting for roughly $133,000. Bipartisan legislation, the No Coffee Tax Act (HR 5516), would lock in current tariff rates for coffee and its byproducts and is being promoted by parts of the industry as potential relief. Whether consumer prices ease will depend on weather‑driven supply trends, the fate of U.S. tariff policy and congressional action, while some specialty Brazilian producers (including Jacu bird coffee) are finding buyers in markets such as Japan and Britain.