COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order rolling back tariffs on several Brazilian agricultural products, including coffee.

The administration has reversed the 40% tariff on the Brazilian products. Those tariffs were originally imposed in July.

Johanna Corter, owner of Corter Coffee Roasters in Colorado Springs, says it has been challenging to run her business due to higher coffee bean prices.

“Since we took over in 2020, prices have gone up about 290% for green coffee beans,” said Corter.

She says coffee prices have steadily climbed. Then, this year’s tariffs added another layer of stress.

“We are going into this year with tariffs… challenging at best,” she said.

To keep up, Corter has been trying different strategies, from buying in bulk whe

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