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The One Rule That Made Global Coffee Trade Possible
Season 2
Episode 76
Published 1 week, 6 days ago
Description
Episode 76 of Global Trade with Fexingo uncovers the surprising 1962 International Coffee Agreement and its lasting impact on global trade. Lucas and Luna explore how this single rule stabilized coffee prices, created a quota system that shaped entire economies, and ultimately collapsed under its own weight. Discover the concrete mechanism—export quotas tied to a global buffer stock—that turned coffee into a predictable commodity. A story of tariffs, Cold War politics, and the birth of fair trade. Perfect for anyone curious about how a daily cup connects to WTO rules and developing-nation economics.