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Trump Pledges to Cut U.S. Coffee Import Tariffs as Prices Jump

The on-air pledge offered a quick fix to rising coffee costs without any announced policy steps.

Overview

  • President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview he will lower some tariffs on coffee imports.
  • He stated the administration would "bring in coffee" and solve the issue "very quickly and easily."
  • The remark was offered in response to a question about addressing higher food prices, including coffee.
  • The U.S. Department of Labor reported the annual coffee price index rose 18.9% in September.
  • No timeline, implementation details, or formal actions were outlined following the pledge.