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Much of the coffee bought in Canada is sourced through U.S. middlemen and so is subject to tariffs.

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[–] Lulzagna@lemmy.world 30 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (9 children)

USA being a middleman is likely due to convenience allowed by free trade. Depending on where the coffee is processed/roasted, many logistic chains can adapt so products aren't simply imported/exported through the USA with tariffs applied. I'm by no means super educated on tariffs, but I've read that products can be shipped to Canada through the USA without tariffs. Probably if the product isn't modified in any way, and Canada is the intended destination.

It'll be interesting to see what happens - I've been brewing Canada roasted coffee for years. My roaster just raised their prices by about 4%.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Yeah, this is at most a minor logistics rerouting. Doesn't impact us.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Won't stop Canadian retailers from using that as a cover to raise prices. I think we learned how this works over the last few years.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Canadian retailers never needed an excuse to raise prices. They have and will always charge the max amount they think they can get away with.

No one ever leaves money on the table.

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