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In fact, the US is the world's second-leading importer of coffee, with the majority coming from Brazil and Colombia, according to the US Department of Agriculture.

As a customs broker, Iacopella represents importers and helps them comply with duties and regulations.

As American importers buying their products pay 10% more, they face a dilemma of whether to squeeze profits, share the pain across the supply chain or hope customers will be prepared to pay higher prices.

What is clear is that shoppers, along with importers and businesses, will foot the bill for the tariffs.

The three - among the top five largest apparel importers to the US - could soon see levies ranging from 34% to 46% charged on their products.