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"The prices of electronics would definitely go up."

The tariffs will "increase prices for everything that's imported, and that includes food."

Trump tariffs would "raise prices even more for consumers."

"I am extremely confident that food will get more expensive."

Trump's tariffs would "increase the cost of US manufacturing."

"Trump is about to make every American pay even more for coffee."

"Tariffs would disrupt supply chains and increase production costs."

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to make "substantial" announcements within days regarding tariff relief on imported items not grown domestically, including coffee and bananas.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to make "substantial" announcements within days regarding tariff relief on imported items not grown domestically, including coffee and bananas.

Coffee prices reached $9.14 per pound in September, representing a 41% increase from the previous year, while banana costs rose approximately 5% since April, when Trump's Liberation Day tariffs were first implemented.

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Coffee prices reached $9.14 per pound in September, representing a 41% increase from the previous year, while banana costs rose approximately 5% since April, when Trump's Liberation Day tariffs were first implemented.

The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, the country's primary coffee supplier, partly due to Brazil's legal proceedings against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is considered a major Trump ally.

The U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, the country's primary coffee supplier, partly due to Brazil's legal proceedings against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is considered a major Trump ally.

Coffee futures traded in New York jumped approximately 20% this year and nearly 45% over the past 12 months, driven by both higher tariffs and drought conditions in Brazil affecting production capacity.</span

Coffee futures traded in New York jumped approximately 20% this year and nearly 45% over the past 12 months, driven by both higher tariffs and drought conditions in Brazil affecting production capacity.

Trump, who faces pressure to address grocery affordability following recent Democratic election wins, has continued to defend his tariffs. He posted on Truth Social on Sunday, "People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!," adding that his policies are "taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT."

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Trump, who faces pressure to address grocery affordability following recent Democratic election wins, has continued to defend his tariffs. He posted on Truth Social on Sunday, "People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!," adding that his policies are "taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT."

Bessent predicted Americans will begin experiencing economic relief in the first or second quarter of 2026 when inflation decreases and real wages increase, with those trend lines expected to cross favorably.</span

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Bessent predicted Americans will begin experiencing economic relief in the first or second quarter of 2026 when inflation decreases and real wages increase, with those trend lines expected to cross favorably.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that the Trump administration plans to make substantial announcements within days regarding tariff relief on imported items not grown domestically, including coffee and bananas.</span

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that the Trump administration plans to make substantial announcements within days regarding tariff relief on imported items not grown domestically, including coffee and bananas.

Coffee prices reached $9.14 per pound in September, representing a 41% increase from the previous year, while banana costs rose approximately 5% since April when Trump's Liberation Day tariffs were first implemented.</span

Coffee prices reached $9.14 per pound in September, representing a 41% increase from the previous year, while banana costs rose approximately 5% since April when Trump's Liberation Day tariffs were first implemented.

The United States imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, the country's primary coffee supplier, partly due to Brazil's legal proceedings against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is considered a major Trump ally.</span

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The United States imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, the country's primary coffee supplier, partly due to Brazil's legal proceedings against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is considered a major Trump ally.

Axios #

President Trump faces pressure to address grocery affordability after Democrats successfully campaigned on cost-of-living issues in recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.</span

President Trump faces pressure to address grocery affordability after Democrats successfully campaigned on cost-of-living issues in recent elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.

Trump Plans Tariff Relief on Coffee, Bananas Amid Price Surge

Trump Plans Tariff Relief on Coffee, Bananas Amid Price Surge

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