Small Businesses on the Front Lines of the Tariff Wars with Wonderstate Coffee's TJ Semanchin

The Home Front

Reed Galen

News, Government, Politics, News Commentary

5 • 632 Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Today, host Reed Galen is joined by Wonderstate Coffee co-founder TJ Semanchin. They discuss how small-batch, fair trade coffee is grown, harvested and produced, and the challenges of small businesses in today's uncertain economic conditions. They also talk about the impact of tariffs, market volatility, and supporting sustainable practices in the coffee industry. Buy Wonderstate Coffee! Sign up for The Home Front on Substack. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wonderstate Coffee and TJ Semanchin 02:25 The Journey into Coffee and Sustainable Practices 06:11 Understanding Fair Trade and Its Impact 08:36 Market Volatility and Its Effects on Coffee Prices 10:51 The Challenges of Tariffs on Small Businesses 15:20 The Financial Burden of Tariffs on Small Businesses 18:15 The Ripple Effects of Tariffs on Supply Chains 22:38 Consumer Behavior and the Retail Coffee Market 25:39 Investing in Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty 28:48 The Role of Small Businesses in the Economy 30:57 The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses 33:54 The Global Impact of Local Coffee Farming 38:48 Exploring Viroqua and the Community Behind Wonderstate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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