United States imposes an additional 25% rate on Brazilian products
The decision is the result of a commercial investigation of the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, based on a commercial law of 1974, which allows
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The decision is the result of a commercial investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative Office (USTR), based on a trade law of 1974, which allows the US Government to investigate and combat possible trade barriers in other countries. Washington opened in 2025 an investigation into commercial practices attributed to Brazil, making it the first country targeted by these new surcharges. The United States imposes an additional 25% rate on Brazilian products.
Furthermore, The investigation included formal consultations with the Brazilian Government, two public hearings and the analysis of more than 360 written comments from individuals and organizations. Brazil was particularly targeted, with tariffs up to 50% in certain goods, in reprisal for the conviction of Jair Bolsonaro for attempted coup, considered political by Washington. In addition, 77 witnesses attended the hearings held this month before the Trump Administration took the definitive measure.
In addition, Washington also accuses Brasília of applying preferential tariffs to Mexican or Indian products to the detriment of Americans, creating "a disadvantage incompatible with international obligations". The US Government announced on Wednesday that it will impose an additional 25% tariff on various Brazilian goods from July 22, excluding products such as oil, natural gas, coffee, and beef.
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The decision is the result of a commercial investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative Office (USTR), based on a trade law of 1974, which allows the US Government to investigate and combat possible trade barriers in other countries.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWashington opened in 2025 an investigation into commercial practices attributed to Brazil, making it the first country targeted by these new surcharges.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe United States imposes an additional 25% rate on Brazilian products.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe investigation included formal consultations with the Brazilian Government, two public hearings and the analysis of more than 360 written comments from individuals and organizations.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBrazil was particularly targeted, with tariffs up to 50% in certain goods, in reprisal for the conviction of Jair Bolsonaro for attempted coup, considered political by Washington.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn addition, 77 witnesses attended the hearings held this month before the Trump Administration took the definitive measure.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWashington also accuses Brasília of applying preferential tariffs to Mexican or Indian products to the detriment of Americans, creating "a disadvantage incompatible with international obligations".
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The US Government announced on Wednesday that it will impose an additional 25% tariff on various Brazilian goods from July 22, excluding products such as oil, natural gas, coffee, and beef.
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