Reported about 20 hours ago
Hawaiian coffee farmers express concerns that President Trump's proposed steep tariffs on major coffee-exporting countries like Brazil and Vietnam will hurt their business rather than benefit them. Although higher foreign coffee prices might seem advantageous for local growers, they fear it will lead to decreased consumer demand due to rising costs amid inflation. With limited production capacity and ongoing challenges in the market, these farmers worry their unique offerings, like Kona coffee, will become less competitive as consumers turn away from higher-priced coffee alternatives.
Source: YAHOO