President Targets Brazil for Threatening U.S. Free Speech Online
Published Date: 8/5/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. government is taking strong action against Brazil’s government because they’re threatening America’s security, economy, and free speech rights. New rules will block certain Brazilian officials and freeze their U.S. assets to stop censorship and human rights abuses. These changes start right away and could affect businesses and online platforms dealing with Brazil.
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5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
40% Tariff on Many Brazilian Imports
The order imposes an additional ad valorem duty of 40 percent on articles of Brazil imported into the United States, effective for goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 7 days after July 30, 2025 (i.e., effective August 6, 2025). This 40% duty is added on top of other applicable duties unless excluded by law or Annex I.
Tariff Rate Could Change If Brazil Retaliates
The President may modify this order if the Government of Brazil retaliates; for example, the order states the 40% ad valorem duty may be increased by a corresponding amount if Brazil raises tariff rates on U.S. exports.
Specific Brazilian Products Are Exempt
Certain products of Brazil are excepted from the 40% ad valorem duty, including items identified in the order's Annex I such as silicon metal, pig iron, civil aircraft and parts and components thereof, metallurgical grade alumina, tin ore, wood pulp, precious metals, energy and energy products, and fertilizers.
Transit Window for Shipments Loaded Before Cutoff
Goods of Brazil that were loaded onto a vessel and in transit on the final mode of transit prior to the effective cutoff (12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 7 days after July 30, 2025) and that are entered for consumption before 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 5, 2025 are not subject to the new 40% duty.
Foreign-Trade Zone Admission Rule for Brazilian Goods
Subject articles of Brazil that are admitted into a foreign-trade zone on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time 7 days after July 30, 2025, must be admitted as "privileged foreign status" (per 19 CFR 146.41), rather than domestic status, for purposes of this order.
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