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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A Starbucks cup sits on a table at the Starbucks on Atwood Street.

Coffee bean tariffs affect prices at local coffee shops

By Taylor Skibitsky, Staff Writer  • November 7, 2025
From newly imposed tariffs to rising concerns of climate change, coffee shop owners and students are seeing price increases for a single cup of coffee. 
A student's guide to Trump’s tariffs   

A student’s guide to Trump’s tariffs   

By Katie Hovan and Bridget Pohl • April 21, 2025
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs take effect across the United States, Pitt economists say they could have negative impacts on the prices of local goods.
President Donald Trump speaks at the Economic Club of New York on Nov. 12 in New York City. Trump, speaking to business leaders and others in the financial community, spoke about the state of the U.S. economy and the prolonged trade talks with China.

Opinion | End the trade war, but don’t let China off the hook

By Michael Clifford, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2019
Trump should look for another solution if he hopes to constructively punish Chinese policies that have reduced competition.
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