U.S. coffee prices could rise further if Washington targets Nicaragua after election ban
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Reuters reports the U.S. may consider tariffs or import restrictions on Nicaraguan coffee after President Ortega's election ban, with Secretary of State Rubio warning against "business as usual". The U.S. buys ~35% of Nicaragua's coffee exports, and the U.S. coffee market has been tight for four years with retail prices near decade highs. Any disruption could further constrain supply and raise price volatility.
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has said the country will stop holding elections, prompting a sharp response from Washington. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Nicaragua should not expect “business as usual” with the United States. The U.S. buys 35% of Nicaragua’s coffee exports, and Nicaragua earns about half a billion dollars a year from coffee exports worldwide. With U.S. coffee supplies tight for four years and retail prices near decade highs, any import restrictions or higher tariffs could further squeeze availability.
