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Trump’s cold brew: New York coffee shops warn of higher prices amid steep tariffs

an illustration of a coffee cup with varying prices around it
‘Now a morning coffee becomes a burden, because you’re obsessing over the costs.’ Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

The Trump administration has targeted Brazil with steep US tariffs of 50%. Coffee shops in the heart of New York are bracing for impact.

When the Trump administration announced another wave of sweeping tariffs, particularly on Brazil, Stone Street Cafe’s managing partner was first confused. Then came fear. A cafe already runs on slim margins and extra costs passed on from tariffs could risk everything.

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