Brazil Tariff News and Tracker

Brazil's steel sector is reeling from a double blow of surging Chinese imports and steep U.S. tariffs under President Trump, as Datamar News reports in their December 11 analysis. Chinese steel flooding the market at dumping prices—up 42% in flat-steel imports during the first quarter alone—has slashed domestic production capacity to record lows, with 6.3 million tonnes expected by year-end. Brazil's response? Import quotas triggering 25% tariffs on excess volumes of key products like galvanized steel wire and nails, extended into 2025 to shield local mills. The government eyes even higher duties on Chinese steel by 2026, potentially raising R$14 billion for the budg...

Brazilian exports to the United States have now declined for four straight months, with November figures showing a sharp 28.1 percent drop, according to the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil, Amcham Brasil. That contraction follows the Trump administration’s August 2025 decision to impose tariffs of up to 50 percent on Brazilian goods, among the highest applied to any country under this round of trade actions. Those levies hit a broad range of products, including textiles, chemicals, and food items such as shrimp, and have significantly pressured Brazil’s export performance.

Despite that, there are signs of easing. In mid Nove...

Welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. This is your update on the shifting landscape of Brazilian trade with the United States, where recent developments signal both relief and continued uncertainty for exporters.

Just weeks ago, President Trump removed the 40 percent tariffs on Brazilian food products including coffee, beef, cocoa, and fruit. This order, signed on November 20th, marks a significant reversal from the heavy duties imposed in July. The move affects Brazilian imports to the US on or after November 13th and may require refunds of duties collected while the tariffs were in effect. Brazil normally...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, the podcast that follows how U.S. trade policy and Donald Trump’s tariff agenda are reshaping Brazil–U.S. commerce in real time.

According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub’s Trump 2.0 tariff tracker, Brazilian goods entering the United States under the new Section 301 “investment” designation are currently subject to a 10% reciprocal baseline tariff, implemented on August 7, 2025. That rate sits inside a wider Trump framework that has pushed the overall average U.S. import tariff to about 16.8%, up from roughly 2.5% last year, as summarized by Nasdaq’s coverage of Yale Budget...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. I'm here to bring you the latest developments in US-Brazil trade relations as they unfold.

Just yesterday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke directly with US President Donald Trump by phone. Following that conversation, Lula expressed optimism that Trump would soon implement further tariff cuts on Brazilian products. This comes on the heels of Trump removing additional tariffs last month on several key Brazilian food exports, including coffee and beef. Those tariffs had originally been announced back in July as a response to Brazil's prosecution of former President Jair...

Welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're breaking down the latest developments in US-Brazil trade relations as tariff policy continues to shift dramatically.

Just this week, President Trump signed an executive order removing reciprocal tariffs on agricultural goods from Brazil, marking a significant reversal from earlier this year. This decision exempts Brazilian beef, coffee, cocoa, and bananas from sweeping country-by-country tariffs that had previously targeted the nation. The move comes as Trump administration negotiators have reached what they're calling a critical mass of bilateral trade deals that now qualify Brazil for...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. As we wrap up November 2025, significant developments have unfolded in US-Brazil trade relations that directly impact your business and wallet.

President Trump's tariff strategy toward Brazil has been volatile throughout 2025. In July, Trump declared Brazil's legal actions against his political ally Jair Bolsonaro a US national emergency and imposed a punishing 40 percent tariff on top of a 10 percent reciprocal tariff, totaling 50 percent on many Brazilian products. This aggressive move came in response to Brazil's trial of Bolsonaro, who is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence related to his efforts to overturn...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. I'm bringing you the latest developments on US-Brazil trade policy as of late November 2025.

President Trump has made a significant move regarding Brazilian imports. Just this week, the administration lifted the 40 percent tariffs that were imposed on Brazilian food products back in July. This rollback affects Brazilian beef, coffee, cocoa, and fruit entering the United States. The tariffs are being removed effective November 13th, and the White House has indicated that refunds may be issued for tariffs already collected under the previous policy.

Trump made this decision following a...

Listeners, welcome to the latest edition of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. As of November 26, 2025, major developments in US-Brazil trade relations are making headlines, especially under the ongoing Trump administration. Here’s what you need to know right now.

The most significant news this week is President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back the steep additional tariffs that had targeted Brazilian agricultural products for much of this year. According to reports from both InsideTrade and iContainers, over 200 agricultural and staple food items—including coffee, beef, juices, sugar, and spices—were exempted from the 40% punitive tariff as of November...

Listeners, welcome to the latest edition of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s episode brings you pivotal updates on U.S. trade policy, major headlines from Washington and Brasília, and what they mean for Brazilian exports and American importers.

On November 20th, President Donald Trump signed an executive order removing tariffs on a significant range of food products produced in Brazil. These tariffs, including a steep 40% duty placed earlier this year, had caused substantial disruption in trade flows, particularly for agricultural goods like beef, coffee, and tropical fruit. The executive order comes after weeks of negotiations bet...

Today’s update for Brazil Tariff News and Tracker brings significant developments in the ongoing trade relationship between the United States and Brazil. As of November 19, 2025, the U.S. administration has suspended reciprocal tariffs on over 200 agricultural products, including coffee and tea, tropical fruits, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beef, and fertilizers. This move is aimed at addressing rising consumer prices and comes after weeks of negotiations and public concern. However, Brazil remains a notable exception in the coffee sector. While most countries now see their coffee tariffs lifted, Brazil still faces a 40 percent tariff on coffee imports to the Un...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. As of today, the United States has seen major headlines on tariffs affecting Brazil, with direct involvement from President Donald Trump.

Recently, President Trump signed an executive order lifting the 10% reciprocity tax on roughly 200 imported food products, which includes Brazilian staples like coffee, beef, açaí, and mango. This change modestly boosted the share of Brazilian exports to the US that are fully exempt from extra duties up from 23% to 26%, representing about $10 billion in trade, according to reporting from The Rio Times. Despite initial optimism, a far heavier 40% penalty tariff st...

Listeners, today’s top story is a pivotal announcement from the Trump administration impacting tariffs between the United States and Brazil. On Friday, the White House announced that the U.S. will exempt about 200 imported food products, including key Brazilian exports like beef, coffee, tropical fruits, and fertilizers, from recently implemented “reciprocity tariffs.” As a result, the previous 10% tariff introduced this April on these products from Brazil has now dropped to zero.

But before you get too optimistic, it’s important to note that a separate 40% tariff imposed by President Trump in July remains firmly in place for Brazilia...

Welcome to the Brazil Tariff News and Tracker podcast. Today is Friday, November 14, 2025.

Tariffs remain front and center in global trade discussions, and Brazil’s relationship with the United States continues to be shaped by the dramatic increases and shifts in US trade policy under President Trump’s second term. Since January, the US tariff landscape has changed dramatically, with rates at historic highs and Brazil directly in the crosshairs.

From the start of 2025, the average US tariff rate soared from 2.5% to nearly 27%, the highest level in more than a hundred years, after sweeping tariff measures were...

Welcome to the Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, where we bring listeners the latest headlines and analysis at the intersection of U.S. tariffs, Brazil, and global policy. Today’s major news is sending shockwaves through business communities and trade partners alike: the Trump administration’s July executive order raised tariffs on Brazilian imports by a staggering 40%, bringing the total U.S. tariff on many Brazilian goods to 50%. This marks the highest rate applied to Brazil in modern U.S. trade history, leading both to economic tensions and reconfigurations across industries. As reported by the Alligator, small importers and retailers, such...

Listeners, welcome to the Brazil Tariff News and Tracker podcast, your go-to source for the latest developments on tariffs involving Brazil, the US, and the shifting trade landscape.

After months of negotiations and heated debate, tariff tensions between the United States and Brazil remain at the forefront of international trade news. The current US tariff rate averages around 18%, with many goods from Brazil facing a stunning increase—some reportedly by more than 50%. The two governments, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and, once again, Donald Trump, have discussed striking a deal, but long-standing political and dip...

Listeners, today’s Brazil Tariff News and Tracker focuses on the latest developments in US-Brazil tariff relations amid ongoing policy shifts under President Trump. In August, the Trump administration imposed a dramatic 50% tariff on Brazilian goods exported to the US. Brazil, America’s second-largest trading partner, saw shipments to the US plunge nearly 38% in October compared to the same month last year. The Ministry of Development reports that US-bound exports totaled $2.21 billion for October, marking the tenth consecutive month in trade deficit with the US. Imports from America grew to $3.97 billion, a 9.6% increase, deepening Brazil’s deficit to $1.76 billion last month...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Big changes in U.S.–Brazil trade are dominating headlines as U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods make waves across both economies. The United States government, under Donald Trump, has imposed steep tariffs—more than 50% on a wide range of Brazilian exports. According to The Rio Times and ABC News, these tariffs impact goods from cars to wood, significantly altering the cost and flow of trade.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is actively engaged in negotiations, meeting with Donald Trump in Malaysia last month to discuss a poten...

Listeners, today’s Brazil Tariff News and Tracker arrives as trade tensions between the US and Brazil remain front and center, with headline-making tariff moves dominating recent economic developments. The current US effective tariff rate on Brazilian goods is 17 percent, but that statistic hides a much more complex and controversial reality. According to Fitch Ratings, the US imposes a reciprocal 15 percent rate on countries where a trade deficit exists—but for Brazil, tariffs have been substantially higher. In July, the Trump administration instituted an unprecedented 40 percent tariff on Brazilian imports, stacking this atop an earlier 10 percent penalty. NSJ Online reports that...

Welcome, listeners, to your latest update on Brazil-centric US tariff news. Today is November 2, 2025, and we have several significant developments reshaping US-Brazil trade.

The current US effective tariff rate sits at 17 percent following reciprocal tariff adjustments announced in late July. According to Fitch Ratings, this shift includes a 15 percent rate on European Union goods, but for major partners like Brazil the tariffs are higher. The US has imposed a specific 15 percent reciprocal tariff rate on countries where a trade deficit exists, including Brazil. However, Brazilian products have faced much steeper penalties in recent months. Notably, the Trump administration...

Listeners, the latest headlines are now centered on the U.S. Senate as it narrowly approved legislation to end the Trump administration’s tariffs against Brazil earlier this week. These tariffs, originally imposed under President Trump’s emergency powers, include a steep 50% duty on Brazilian coffee imports, which has dramatically shaken the U.S. market. However, the House of Representatives is not expected to advance the bills, leaving American businesses uncertain about relief in the near term.

President Trump’s July statement highlighted years of what he called an unfair, non-reciprocal trading relationship with Brazil, while also citing politi...

Listeners, today we're focusing on some significant developments in the world of tariffs involving the U.S. and Brazil. In recent news, the U.S. Senate has passed a resolution aimed at terminating tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on Brazil. According to UPI, these tariffs were introduced via an executive order under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act back in July, with an additional 40% tariff imposed on Brazil. This move by the Senate reflects ongoing efforts to address and potentially roll back some of the tariffs from the Trump era.

The Senate's decision is part of...

Listerenrs, today we're focusing on the latest developments in the tariff landscape between the U.S. and Brazil. Currently, the U.S. has imposed significant tariffs on Brazilian imports, including beef, which has led to a complex trade environment. The U.S. has increased tariffs on Brazilian beef to 50%, causing a rift in what was once a stable trade relationship. This move has prompted Brazil to diversify its export markets, particularly to China, Japan, and the Middle East, where Brazil's recent FMD-free certification enhances its competitiveness.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed optimism about r...

Today, listeners, we're focusing on significant developments in the tariff landscape between the United States and Brazil. US President Donald Trump recently met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This meeting comes after Trump increased tariffs on most Brazilian goods from 10% to 50% in early August, citing a "witch hunt" against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a coup.

Trump expressed optimism about reaching deals with Brazil, stating that he thinks both countries can make "pretty good deals." Lula similarly e...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. The headline dominating U.S.-Brazil trade in late October 2025 is the unprecedented hike in U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products. In early August, President Donald Trump’s administration raised tariffs on almost all Brazilian imports from a previous 10% level to a staggering 50%. This move marks the highest tariff imposed on Brazil by the United States in decades and has sent shockwaves through both economies. According to the Economic Times, the Trump administration linked these tariffs directly to what he described as a “witch hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and action...

Listeners, here’s the latest on U.S. trade policy and tariffs affecting Brazil, as of October 22, 2025. Following months of escalating tensions, President Trump has moved to recalibrate the administration’s stance toward Brazil after earlier imposition of steep tariffs. Most notably, Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods earlier this year, alongside measures targeting India, citing Brazil’s refusal to cease importing Russian oil. This hardline approach also came in the wake of Trump’s public criticism of the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, labeling it a “witch hunt.”

But the international ripple effect—especially as China slammed...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is October 20th, 2025, and we're bringing you the latest developments in the escalating trade battle between the United States and Brazil.

Brazilian coffee exporters are facing a crisis as the Trump administration maintains a punishing 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports. According to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters' Council, this massive tariff threatens Brazil's position as the top supplier to the world's largest coffee consumer market. Executive Director Marcos Matos warns that Brazil risks losing access to major American companies and falling to the end of the line as competitors like Mexico...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your audio update on the latest in global trade and tariffs affecting Brazil—and especially how the United States under President Trump is changing the game. As of October 19, 2025, the story is all about high stakes, high numbers, and high-level diplomacy.

Let’s dive right into the headlines. The Trump administration has significantly raised tariffs this year, and according to Goldman Sachs and the Indian Express, Brazil now faces U.S. tariffs upwards of 35 to 50%—unless a bilateral deal is reached. This is a massive jump from the pre-Trump average of just 3...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest developments on Brazil, U.S. trade, and tariff headlines.

Brazil is facing challenging times on the trade front as record-breaking U.S. tariffs, championed by former president Donald Trump, reshape export flows and global alliances. In 2025, Trump reinstated and expanded tariffs targeting several countries—including Brazil—as part of a renewed protectionist strategy. As reported by Mint, duties now reach 50 percent or even 100 percent on key Brazilian exports like coffee, beef, and steel. This dramatic spike has upended trade, with nearly 12 percent of Brazil’s exports previo...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your trusted podcast for the latest on tariffs, trade, and headline economic developments between the United States, Brazil, and the world.

On October 15, 2025, the relationship between the US and Brazil remains heavily shaped by tariffs, with the return of Donald Trump to the White House and escalating global trade tensions. The US statutory effective tariff rate is high, as reported by Argus Media, with no lasting trade agreements secured between the major economies. Higher tariffs have become a powerful policy tool, especially as US–China frictions spill over to other markets. Tr...

Listeners, the latest developments in U.S.–Brazil trade reflect how tariffs are reshaping international commerce and political relations. In July, President Trump declared Brazil’s political situation a “national emergency” after publicly criticizing charges faced by Brazilian ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. As a direct consequence, Trump imposed an additional 40% tariff on top of a 10% “reciprocal” tariff for Brazilian goods entering the United States. These tariffs remain active as of today, October 13, 2025, with continuing legal challenges under way. The U.S. Court of Appeals has allowed the tariffs to operate at least until mid-October, pending a Supreme Court review scheduled for November.

Listeners, on October 12, 2025, the US-Brazil trade relationship remains at the center of global tariff news. The headline dominating today’s “Brazil Tariff News and Tracker” is that the Trump administration has imposed some of its steepest tariffs on Brazil, with rates now set at a whopping 50 percent. This is a significant jump from the earlier 40 percent rate, and experts say it’s one of the highest imposed on any major US trading partner.

Trump’s tariff policy is being driven by a blend of national security rhetoric and aggressive economic strategy. According to Moneycontrol, the new global rate structure...

Listeners, today’s top story is the dramatic turn in US-Brazil trade relations, making headlines around the world. Just days ago, President Donald Trump initiated a direct call with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, following up their September meeting in New York, and the two leaders agreed to accelerate negotiations aimed at resolving the current tariff crisis. Brazilian media and White House releases confirm that a personal summit could come as early as the end of October, possibly at the ASEAN meeting in Malaysia.

These developments have amplified hopes that the United States may soon red...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Monday, October 6th, 2025, and we’re focusing on the growing waves across US-Brazil trade, tariffs, and the Trump administration’s latest moves.

Brazilian industries have been hit hard by the new round of US tariffs. In August, President Trump imposed a sweeping 50 percent tariff on Brazilian steel products, targeting everything from raw slabs to derivative goods. As a direct result, Brazilian slab export prices fell sharply, dropping $15 to reach $455 a ton in September, according to the latest market data reported by SteelOrbis and GMK Center. Production in Brazil’s mills...

Brazil Tariff News and Tracker is back with your weekly update on the evolving trade landscape between the United States and Brazil, with a special focus on those headline-grabbing tariffs—both the direct impacts and the ripple effects across global markets. This week, the story remains dominated by sweeping US tariff actions, the search for new markets, and the real-world price increases hitting grocery aisles across America.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, a move that sent shockwaves through sectors where Brazil is a key supplier. According to TBS News, Brazil is th...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your latest update on tariffs, trade, and the ever-evolving US-Brazil economic landscape—as of October 3, 2025.

The Trump administration’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports—covering everything from beef, chicken, and orange juice to wood and cellulose—are at the center of a legal firestorm, according to AgriBrasilis. Two US federal courts, including the Court of International Trade and the Federal Circuit, have already ruled these tariffs illegal, stating the president lacked authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose such sweeping measures. However, due to procedural appeals, these tariffs are still in...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to podcast for updates on US tariffs, Donald Trump’s trade policy, and critical developments shaping Brazil’s economy and international relations.

This week, the US-Brazil trade front is under massive strain as the Trump administration’s latest tariff surge takes center stage. Since August 2025, US authorities have imposed a new 40% tariff on most imports from Brazil, a move President Trump justified as retaliation for Brazil’s foreign policy, most notably its close BRICS partnerships and perceived mistreatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro. This punitive measure is stacked atop the preexist...

Listeners, today’s top story centers on the dramatic escalation in trade tensions between the United States and Brazil. Following months of mounting rhetoric, President Trump imposed a sweeping 50 percent tariff on Brazilian products this August, a move that has sent shockwaves through international markets and stunned Brazilian exporters. According to The Rio Times, these tariffs have already impacted the flow of goods, with targeted Brazilian exports to the U.S. dropping by 22.4 percent since this new duty took effect.

The Biden-era reciprocal tariff rates are out the window. As reported by The Daily Star and confirmed by Tr...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your essential podcast for the latest on Brazil, the US, and global trade policy. Tensions are at an all-time high as President Donald Trump’s recent announcement sent shockwaves through global markets: the United States imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports this August, marking one of the largest and most abrupt shifts in US-Brazil trade history. This move comes on the heels of escalating diplomatic friction, with the Trump administration directly citing Brazil’s prosecution and jailing of former president Jair Bolsonaro as a “witch hunt” that threatens American interests.

Listeners, you’re tuned in to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the latest developments in US-Brazil trade policy on this September 26, 2025. This week, headlines are dominated by the Trump administration’s dramatic escalation of tariffs on Brazilian imports. According to SeafoodNews, President Trump has officially imposed a sweeping 50 percent tariff on goods entering the United States from Brazil. In a letter sent to Brazilian President Lula, Trump justified the new measures by referencing what he called a ‘witch hunt’ against his administration. This move marks one of the highest tariff rates ever levied in recent memory between the two coun...