The tariff has sparked ripples of fear in Brazil, particularly among sectors with deep ties to the American market such as beef, orange juice — and coffee. Minor coffee producers say the import tax will hit their margins and adds to the uncertainty already generated by an increasingly dry and unpredictable climate.

We take a closer look at one of the many goods that might be impacted by tariffs: coffee. Brazil, the world's biggest exporter of coffee beans, is facing a 50% tariff. Other coffee producers like Vietnam and Colombia are facing high tariffs too.

A new 50% U.S. tariff on Brazilian imports threatens the livelihoods of small-scale coffee farmers, who produce over two-thirds of Brazil's coffee. Experts warn these family-run farms will be hit hardest,