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Missoula coffee shop feels the pinch from tariff uncertainty
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (251+ words) MISSOULA " As tariff uncertainties continue in the United States, one Missoula business says they're still feeling the impacts. For Drum Coffee, it's a feeling of instability. Last year, new tariffs were placed on several coffee producers that export to the…...
Starbucks officially coming to University of Montana campus
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (115+ words) MISSOULA " Starbucks is coming to campus as the coffee shop chain will soon have a location at the University of Montana. UM has a contract in place with Starbucks, according to Dave Kuntz, the director of strategic communications. The coffee…...
Teen entrepreneur opens mobile coffee shop in Lake County
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (331+ words) While most 17-year-olds are focused on homework and part-time jobs, Mataya Oakland took a different path. After graduating high school early, she launched her own business and is already making an impact in her community. Oakland owns and operates The…...
Missoula’s Drum Coffee owners stepping down
3+ mon, 9+ hour ago (105+ words) MISSOULA " It's the end of an era for a popular Missoula coffee shop, but as they say, the beat goes on. Drum Coffee owners Jenna and John Wicks are stepping down, but they are passing ownership on to three dedicated…...
Tariffs are taking a toll on a Montana tea and coffee shop
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) GREAT FALLS - Recent tariffs imposed by the United States on imported goods are affecting some businesses, and your morning cup of coffee or tea may soon cost a little more. "My wholesale prices have gone up just about 30% on everything,…...
Montana Coffee Traders permanently closes downtown Kalispell location
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (148+ words) KALISPELL - A popular coffee shop in downtown Kalispell has permanently closed. Montana Coffee Traders has closed its downtown location that sits on Main Street after reopening in the same location in 2022. Montana Coffee Traders Regional Caf" Operations Manager Jessie Farnes…...
Coffee tariffs could raise prices for Montana roasters and consumers
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (657+ words) If you're like 70% of Americans who enjoy a cup of coffee at least once a week, your morning ritual might soon become more expensive due to recent tariff increases. BOZEMAN " If you're like 70% of Americans who enjoy a cup of…...
Will the cost of coffee in Montana increase due to tariffs?
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (288+ words) President Trump recently announced new tariffs on 15 of the world's top 20 coffee-producing countries, how will this affect America's favorite beverage? GREAT FALLS " Your morning cup of Joe could see a price increase as the coffee industry faces an uncertain future....