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12. Kelley Blue Book (February 4, 2025) . Estimates that 2025 auto tariffs could raise vehicle prices by $2,000–$15,000 depending on the import share and model, with most sticker price changes appearing in the fall 2025 model-year cycle.

13. White House Executive Orders and Annex (April 2 and July 31, 2025) . Outlines the current “reciprocal” tariff regime, including detailed country-specific rates (e.g., 50% on Brazilian coffee, 15% on Ivorian cocoa) that apply to many everyday imports.

14. U.S. Department of Commerce, Termination of Tomato Suspension Agreement (August 9 &amp 13, 2025) . Reinstates ~17% anti-dumping duties on Mexican tomatoes, which represent the bulk of U.S. consumption—prompting immediate price shifts in produce.

15. Daily Coffee News &amp Grist (August 19, 2025) . Features café owners and roasters describing real-time adjustments in retail pricing, ingredient sourcing, and menu updates in response to coffee tariffs—underscoring the consumer-facing timing of the policy.

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