If the United States imposes new tariffs on Brazil, "the beef burgers favored by American consumers will increase in price."
The new tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazil may lead to an increase in hamburger prices. In 2024, Brazil's total exports to the United States reached $40.4 billion, with everyday food items such as coffee and juice playing a significant role. The president of the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council pointed out that if tariffs are increased, coffee prices will rise, affecting both producers and consumers. Analysts believe that due to the suspension of beef imports from Mexico and a decline in domestic production, the United States will rely more on Brazilian beef, and if tariffs are imposed, beef prices will further increase, adding to the burden on consumers
CNN reported that in 2024, Brazil exported goods worth up to $40.4 billion to the United States. Everyday foods such as coffee, juice, and frozen meat, as well as basic chemical and energy products like crude oil and pig iron, are among the top ten.
Coffee is the most popular daily beverage among Americans. About one-third of the coffee sold in the U.S. market comes from Brazil. More than half of the orange juice sold in the U.S. market also comes from Brazil.
Chairman of the Brazilian Coffee Export Council, Márcio Ferreira: 76% of Americans drink coffee, and once tariffs are imposed, product prices will rise. This impact is two-way, harming both producers and consumers.
Reuters analysis suggests that imposing new tariffs on Brazil will also lead to price increases for Americans' favorite food—beef burgers. Some traders and analysts believe that currently, due to concerns about screw-worm fly infections, the U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico, and with domestic beef production declining, meat producers will increasingly rely on beef imports from Brazil. Now, if new tariffs are imposed on Brazilian beef, the alternative supplies available to the U.S. will be very limited, which will inevitably lead to an increase in domestic beef prices, adding to the burden on consumers
