Group 1 - The Brazilian coffee industry hopes to be included in a broader exemption list being drafted by the U.S. government to avoid a 50% import tariff [1] - The U.S. is considering a tariff exemption list based on "natural products not produced domestically," with coffee, cocoa, and some tropical fruits expected to qualify [1] - The Brazilian Coffee Exporters Association (Cecafé) is actively communicating with partners like the National Coffee Association to advocate for coffee's inclusion in the exemption list [1] Group 2 - The U.S. relies almost entirely on imported coffee, with Brazil being the largest supplier, accounting for approximately 35% of U.S. coffee imports [1] - About 76% of the U.S. population consumes coffee, and high tariffs on Brazilian coffee could significantly impact local businesses and consumers [1] - Starbucks sources about 22% of its coffee beans from Brazil, and new tariffs could increase procurement costs, potentially affecting product prices and contributing to U.S. inflation [2] Group 3 - Other Brazilian exports to the U.S., such as mangoes and cocoa, are also considered for exemption, with Brazil being the third-largest supplier of mangoes, accounting for about 8% of U.S. mango imports [2] - Cocoa is among the top ten agricultural products exported from Brazil to the U.S., with an average annual import volume from Brazil representing about 18% of U.S. cocoa imports from 2020 to 2024 [2]
【环球财经】巴西咖啡业仍期待被列入美方“豁免清单”
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-01 00:45