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Trump’s Tariffs on Brazilian Goods Threaten American Families with Higher Breakfast Bills

By Economics Desk | July 11, 2025

President Trump’s new 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports jeopardize the affordability of everyday staples like coffee and orange juice, risking higher costs for American consumers amidst growing economic pressures.

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a staggering 50% tariff increase on Brazilian goods—including coffee, orange juice, beef, and regional aircraft—raises immediate alarms not just across economic sectors but directly at the family breakfast table across America. This move, timed amid political tensions surrounding Brazil’s Supreme Court trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is yet another example of how Washington’s heavy-handed trade policies often collide with common-sense economic interests. Who Pays the Real Price for Political Tariffs? While Washington focuses on foreign politics and ideological battles, it is the hardworking American families who will foot the bill. Brazil supplies around...

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