US coffee tariffs stir trouble for Brazil, but opportunity for Colombia
Workers use plastic buckets to collect coffee at Finca Santa Barbara in Algeciras, Huila, Colombia, on June 25, 2025. The farm is owned by Jhon Samboni and covers 32 hectares at 2,000 meters above sea level.
Thomas O'Neill
A 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian coffee just kicked in — and it’s shaking
up global supply chains. As American roasters scramble for alternatives,
Colombia is cashing in. But how long will the beans — and prices — hold?