The US gives signs that it may review coffee tariff; measure could benefit Brazil

United States President Donald Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that the American government is considering reducing tariffs on agricultural products, including coffee, as a way to curb rising prices in the country. The measure could directly benefit Brazil, the world's leading coffee exporter. "We are going to reduce some coffee tariffs. We are going to allow some coffee [into the country]. We are going to solve all this very quickly, easily. It is surgical. But the costs are much lower," Trump told the American broadcaster. The statement reinforces the U.S. government's effort to control the cost of living and minimize the effects of food inflation on consumers. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also commented on the issue in an interview with Fox News. According to him, substantial announcements should be made in the coming days, involving agricultural products that are not produced on a large scale in the country. "You will see some substantial announcements in ...