LEXINGTON, K.y. — President Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing total tariffs on certain Brazilian goods to 50%. Coffee roasters and shops across the nation are preparing for significant price impacts..

Chris Herman, part-owner of 4th Level Roasters in Lexington, has already raised his coffee bag prices by $2 over the past year. With the new tariffs, costs may spike even higher.

"Brazil is like kind of a staple among espresso blends, it is something that's kind of hard to replace, and their production is so big, so that's why there's such a huge emphasis on Brazil right now," Herman said.

The tariffs are forcing small business owners to pass increased costs to their customers. Herman is concerned about pricing thresholds that could drive

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