The United States is preparing to announce the removal of import tariffs on coffee from several Latin American origins, according to reports by Portafolio. This move is part of a broader trade-framework initiative aimed at reducing costs for agricultural imports and addressing inflationary pressures on U.S. consumers.
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A move framed within U.S. economic policy

Since mid-2025, the White House has intensified its strategy to mitigate the rising cost of living. Imported food products including coffee, plantains, sugar, and other agricultural goods have recorded significant price increases, placing pressure on U.S. consumers. In this context, Washington identified that certain goods cannot be supplied domestically, meaning tariffs, instead of protecting producers, were driving up costs.
Coffee is precisely one of those products: the United States is the largest consumer in the world but not a relevant producer. This is why it is part of the goods considered “strategic” for a tariff reduction aimed at stabilizing prices.Additionally, this move aligns with agreements already announced with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala. These countries have reached frameworks that allow the elimination or reduction of tariffs on key agricultural products, including coffee in some cases. Although the measure has not been made official, multiple analysts suggest that the inclusion of Colombian coffee is a likely but not guaranteed scenario.

What is known so far (and what remains to be confirmed)

According to Portafolio and other international sources:

• The announcement could be made this week, depending on final technical discussions between the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
• It is not yet defined whether it will apply to green, roasted, or processed coffee. This point is crucial for countries like Colombia, which export mainly green coffee.
• The countries included could vary depending on the type of bilateral agreement or existing trade framework with the United States.
• The measure would be part of a broader package aimed at easing costs in imported food categories before the close of the fiscal year.
  

Different international analysts agree that this tariff removal would have an immediate impact on trade flows, especially in markets where current tariff rates exceed 5–10%. In a high-turnover product like coffee, a reduction of this size can influence purchasing decisions, preferred origins, and shipment volumes.