Fair question. A traditional rationale for tariffs, and one that Trump cites, is to defend a domestic industry. But coffee, ...

The average price for a pound of coffee currently nearly nine dollars as last month alone saw a 2.5 percent increase.

American soybean farmers have urged President Trump to cut a deal with China that removes retaliatory duties on US soybeans.

American coffee buyers are shunning fresh deals with top grower Brazil after US president Donald Trump's 50pc tariff took effect this month. Companies are avoiding new contracts and looking for wiggle ...