Senseless Tariffs Leave Kentucky Cafe Struggling To Make Ends Meet – CoffeeTalk

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are affecting coffee prices in the US, with prices for roasted coffee increasing by 1.8% from April to May. Tar Molla, owner of Abol Cafe in Louisville, is working to make ends meet amid these fluctuations. He explains that the coffee is imported from Ethiopia, the origin of coffee, and the local vendor, who partners with an overseas country like China or Vietnam, directly affects the coffee prices. Molla also faces challenges in stocking due to lack of capacity, logistics, and money.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum president and former chief economist from the White House Council of Economic Advisers, believes that as the world gets used to the existence of Trump’s tariffs, the shock will go down. He believes that the slow and deepening impact of these tariffs embedded in the U.S. supply chains and consumers’ decisions will make the shock less severe. Molla suggests that it’s time to get creative and put customers first, such as using a mobile coffee truck. Abol Cafe has served the Louisville area since 2020.

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