President Trump’s pledge to place a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the South American nation will drive up the prices of coffee — and orange juice.

Nestle announced on Thursday environmental restoration projects in partnership with reforestation startup re.green and chocolatier Barry Callebaut in Brazil, seeking to plant millions of trees in areas where it sources key ingredients.

How a Trade War With Brazil Could Brew Trouble for U.S. Coffee Consumers originally appeared on Parade. U.S. coffee drinkers may face some uncertainty in the months ahead, as the Trump administration considers a 50-percent tariff on imports—an action that could drive up coffee prices nationwide.

Coffee prices surged 12.7% in June compared to a year earlier, according to inflation data. Tariffs could drive the cost of your morning cup even higher.

NEW YORK, July 10 (Reuters) - The 50% tariff that the Trump administration has slapped on Brazilian imports has rattled the global coffee market and could make the price of a cup of coffee in the U.S. jump beyond recent highs.

Coffee prices are expected to surge as US President Trump announced a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, the world's leading coffee producer.

While American consumers brace for costlier brews, South Africa, which imports nearly 24 000 tonnes of coffee annually (mostly from Brazil and Vietnam), may stand to benefit, according to Sihlobo. Brazil, already the world’s top coffee producer, could increase exports to South Africa if it offers better quality and prices.

Starbucks Could Take a Hit From 50% Brazilian Tariffs. The Cost of Coffee Beans Will Rise. The Trump administration threat of a 50% tariff on all Brazil imports will hit a variety of American companies. That includes coffee chain Starbucks, which imports a lot of coffee beans from Brazil.