While liberal media predicted doom and gloom for American companies, Vita Coco is proving them wrong once again. The coconut water giant just saw its stock price jump 32% over the past year, even as President Trump’s tough tariff policies hit the tropical countries where they source their ingredients. This is exactly what happens when smart American businesses adapt instead of whining about patriotic trade policies.
Trump’s tariffs are hitting Vita Coco’s supplier countries hard, and rightfully so. Brazil faces a crushing 50% import tariff, while other coconut-producing nations got hit with their own steep penalties. The Philippines got slapped with 19% tariffs, Malaysia with 25%, Vietnam with 32%, Thailand with 36%, and Sri Lanka with 46%. These countries have been taking advantage of America for far too long.
Despite all the hand-wringing from corporate America, Vita Coco’s shares soared and their sales grew 25% globally. The company’s Americas division grew 22% while international sales jumped 43%. This proves that real American businesses can thrive when they focus on serving customers instead of complaining about fair trade policies.
President Trump’s tariffs are working exactly as intended, forcing other countries to compete on a level playing field. These aren’t punishment tariffs – they’re America First policies that protect our workers and businesses. When foreign countries can no longer dump cheap products into our markets, American companies get stronger and more competitive.
Foreign governments are scrambling to deal with Trump’s tough stance, just like they should be. The Philippines is desperately seeking tariff exemptions for their coconut exports and trying to find new markets in Europe and Asia. They know they can’t compete when America demands fair trade instead of the rigged deals of the past.
Brazil’s socialist government is so panicked by the 50% tariffs that they’re buying up their own coconut water, acai, and other products to prop up their failing exporters. Brazilian officials admit they can’t match the prices that American importers used to pay. This is what happens when countries that hate America finally face consequences for their unfair trade practices.
The real story here isn’t about tariffs hurting American business – it’s about American ingenuity winning again. Vita Coco found ways to grow and prosper while foreign competitors got knocked down to size. This company proves that patriotic capitalism beats globalist whining every single time.
Trump’s tariff policies are delivering exactly what he promised hardworking Americans. Foreign countries are paying the price for decades of unfair trade while smart American companies are getting stronger and more profitable. This is how we make America great again – one tariff at a time.
