US tariffs are here. What now?

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The US government has introduced new tariffs on imports, including green coffee. These changes will affect almost every origin, except Mexico*, and all roasters importing to the US.
While some things are still uncertain, here’s what we know now, and what it means for you and the producers you source from.

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What’s a tariff again?

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A tariff is a tax on imports. As of April 5th, 2025, a 10% universal tariff is applied to all imported goods to the USA. On April 9th, a country-specific tariff will hit certain countries with higher rates.

These measures are part of a broader trade agenda from President Trump. Unfortunately, green coffee is not exempt.

The following tariffs apply only to imports into the United States.

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What does this mean for you?

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Our understanding is that the tariffs will be calculated based on the FOB price that has been agreed upon with the producers.

Want to see how your current orders on Algrano are? You can easily check the status of your shipments on the Algrano platform:

1. Log in to your Algrano account.
2. Click on your avatar in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Orders" from the dropdown menu.
4. Under the "Status" column, you’ll see the most up-to-date information on your shipments.
5. For more details, click on "Full details" next to the relevant order.

This helps you stay informed and take action if needed, especially in times of change like these.

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Which origins are impacted?

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Every origin other than Mexico* is affected by the new tariffs.

Full table of origin tariffs available here →

^{Source: The White House}

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^{*Green coffee from Mexico is currently expected to remain exempt, as it falls under the USCMA agreement. However, there is conflicting information and uncertainty regarding whether this exemption will continue.
Sources: The Wall Street Journal; Fresh Cup}

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What does this mean for producers?

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We understand this is a challenging situation for roasters, but producers are also affected. These tariffs come at a time when many are already dealing with climate change, low yields, limited access to financing, and market volatility.

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Selling to the EU is becoming harder due to EUDR requirements. Now, with the risk of higher prices in the world’s largest coffee market, producers face growing barriers to selling in the West.
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Algrano has been supporting producers and roasters through regulatory changes in Europe, and we’ll do the same as tariffs take effect in the US. Our focus remains on building long-term relationships, even in times of uncertainty.

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We’re here to help

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If you have further questions reach out to your sales manager or our support team in the chat. We can walk you through your current contracts, shipment timelines, and possible solutions.

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We’re also updating Algrano's marketplace to reflect tariff-inclusive pricing for future orders, providing additional transparency, and making it easier to budget for your green coffee purchases.

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One last thing

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This situation might evolve. Tariffs could increase, decrease, or disappear entirely. But as of now, we need to act based on what’s confirmed.

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We're here to help you navigate this as best as you can, while also keeping impact on producers to a minimum.