QuickPoll: Effect of tariff exemptions on convenience services

Do you expect tariff cuts on coffee and other imports to your costs — or just shifting the pressure? Take our 2-minute poll.
Nov. 17, 2025

New U.S. exemptions on reciprocal tariffs for coffee, tea, tropical fruits, juices, cocoa and spices are expected to reduce volatility in key categories for convenience services. We’re conducting a quick pulse survey of convenience services operators to understand how you expect the removal of the reciprocal tariffs to affect your business. This survey should take less than 2 minutes to complete.

About the Author

Linda Becker

Head of Content

Linda Becker is head of content for Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, responsible for the brands’ overall content strategy, planning and performance. She oversees the creation and performance of editorial and multimedia content across platforms such as magazines, websites, webinars, podcasts, newsletters, videos, social media, events and eBooks.

Since joining Automatic Merchandiser and VendingMarketWatch.com, Linda has developed a new appreciation for the convenience services industry and its essential role. She is dedicated to serving readers by covering the latest news in the vending, office coffee service and micro market industry. She can be reached at 262-203-9924 or [email protected].

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