U.S. Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods Over Trade Practices
Published Date: 7/20/2026
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Summary
The U.S. found that Brazil’s rules on digital trade, tariffs, anti-corruption, and more unfairly hurt American businesses. Starting soon, the U.S. will slap a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods to push for fairer trade and better practices. This move affects companies and shoppers on both sides and aims to protect U.S. interests while encouraging Brazil to clean up its act.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
25% Tariff on Most Brazilian Goods
The United States will impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods of Brazil, subject to exemptions identified in the Annex. This action was directed by a Presidential Memorandum dated July 15, 2026 and follows the Trade Representative’s June 1, 2026 determination that certain Brazilian practices are actionable under section 301.
Annex Exempts Certain Brazilian Products
The memorandum exempts the specific products listed in the Annex from the 25 percent tariff because they are raw materials, could cause economy-wide disruptions, cannot be sourced domestically in sufficient quantities or reasonable prices, or would not help address the actionable practices. The Trade Representative will modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to reflect these exemptions.
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