Removal of American tariffs should favor export of Brazilian coffee

After announcing on November 14 the withdrawal of the 10% tariff, applied in April of this year, the United States government communicated on the last day, 20, the removal of coffee from the list of products with a 40% surcharge. Researchers from Cepea indicate that the measure, which was awaited by the Brazilian export sector, was received with great optimism. It is worth remembering that Brazilian coffee shipments were registering slowness in the current crop and this had been generating concerns among agents in the face of the possible loss of market to competitors. However, while the raw bean was exempted, soluble coffee continues with the 50% surcharge, even though the United States is one of the main destinations of Brazilian production. Thus, negotiations between Brazilian and American representatives should continue in an attempt to include soluble coffee ...