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[This Week On The Podcast] Markets, Tariffs, and The Volatility in Cacao with César Magaña from Belco
[This Week On The Podcast] Markets, Tariffs, and The Volatility in Cacao with César Magaña from Belco

Our guest on the podcast this week features César Magaña, Partner at Faegre Drinker and trade compliance specialist based in Chicago.

In this series, Mollie and Lee Safar explore the implications of Trump-era tariffs on the global coffee supply chain.

Also, As of May 12, 2025, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day reduction in tariffs, aiming to ease escalating trade tensions. Under this agreement, U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports have been reduced from 145% to 30%, while China's tariffs on U.S. goods have decreased from 125% to 10%.

And, Arabica Prices: Recent Declines Amid Supply Optimism

After reaching record highs earlier this year, Arabica coffee prices have recently declined. As of May 13, 2025, prices fell to approximately 368 per pound, influenced by a stronger U.S. dollar and improved supply forecasts from major producers like Brazil and Vietnam

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BlogLee Safartariffs, coffee price crisis, Mollie Sitkowski, Faegre Drinker, César Magaña, BelcoComment