Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna and Republican Rep. Don Bacon are pushing legislation that would eliminate any tariffs that President Trump imposed on coffee.

The two-page bill says tariffs on coffee must return to levels that existed on Jan. 19, the day before Mr. Trump took office.

Mr. Khanna’s office said there were no tariffs on coffee previously, though certain replacement drinks known as coffee substitutes face a special rate.

“We fought a revolution over a tax on tea. It’s time for us to have an economic uprising over the tax on coffee!” Mr. Khanna said on X.

Mr. Khanna, of California, and Mr. Bacon, of Nebraska, are responding to Mr. Trump’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on coffee-producing nations. Tariffs are a tax on imported goods brought into U.S. markets, and sometimes the costs are passed along to consumers.

Most notably, Mr. Trump slapped a 50% tariff on Brazil, the world’s top coffee producer, because he is upset over the prosecution of ex-Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro.

Lawmakers say it doesn’t make sense to tax coffee imports, because the U.S. does not have the climate needed to grow coffee.

They are characterizing the fight as a pocketbook issue for everyday Americans who love their morning coffee.

Two-thirds of Americans drink coffee every day, according to the National Coffee Association. Most drinkers prepare their coffee at home, and grocery stores remain the most popular place to buy coffee, though online sales are growing.

The cost of coffee rose 20-21% in August 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report.

The administration has shown no sign of retreating from its tariff plans. Mr. Trump sees them as an effective tool for raising revenue and gaining leverage over other nations.

However, the administration has been willing to negotiate with other countries to bring down tariff levels or exempt certain products, so changes are possible.

• Tom Howell Jr. can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.