美国咖啡种植者：关税“难救”本土产业

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government's decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee products starting August 1 is intended to support domestic coffee growers, but many U.S. coffee producers argue that the tariff will not effectively aid their industry due to high production costs and unfavorable climate conditions [1][3]. Industry Impact - U.S. coffee bean production accounts for only about 1% of its consumption, indicating a heavy reliance on imported coffee beans [1]. - Following the tariff announcement, coffee prices in the U.S. rose by 14.5% year-over-year in July, leading coffee shops to face tough choices regarding cost management [1]. - Some coffee growers in California highlighted that their production costs are significantly higher than those in Brazil, making it impossible to compete effectively [3]. Producer Sentiment - Many U.S. coffee growers believe that even with increased domestic production, it would not meet the national demand, and the tariff will ultimately lead to higher coffee prices [4]. - A California coffee grower noted that even if all available land for coffee cultivation in California were utilized, it would only contribute a minuscule fraction to global coffee production [4].