The Trump administration's steep import tariff on Brazilian coffee looks set to reshuffle trade routes for beans from the world's top grower and exporter, benefiting China and incentivizing traders to look for indirect routes into the U.

Brazilian coffee farmers are facing tough times after the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports earlier this month

Brazil estimates that 35.9% of its exports to the United States will face a steep 50% tariff under a new executive order from President Donald Trumps administration, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said Thursday.