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Brazil's Tariff Disadvantage Persists Despite U.S. Tax Cuts

11/17/2025

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Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's vice president, says the 40% tariff on exports to the United States remains despite U.S. President Donald Trump reducing import taxes.
Alckmin says tariffs disadvantage Brazil versus Vietnam.
The Brazilian Association of the Coffee Industry will monitor the situation and advocate for export improvements.
Relations between Brazil and United States have improved after a meeting between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Geraldo Alckmin, Brazil's vice president, says the 40% tariff on exports to the United States remains despite U.S. President Donald Trump reducing import taxes.
Alckmin says tariffs disadvantage Brazil versus Vietnam.
The Brazilian Association of the Coffee Industry will monitor the situation and advocate for export improvements.
Relations between Brazil and United States have improved after a meeting between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump.