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US Slaps 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods, Export Value Plummets

7/23/2026

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The United States imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian farm machinery, wood, ethanol and apparel, exempting beef, coffee, aircraft and plane parts.
The duties threaten $7-$11 billion of exports—18%-26% of U.S. trade—and have caused a $2.6 billion, 13% drop in Brazilian exports to the United States.
A forced-labor probe ending July 24 could add a 12.5% duty, raising tariffs to 37.5%, and Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa said he does not know implementation.

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The United States imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian farm machinery, wood, ethanol and apparel, exempting beef, coffee, aircraft and plane parts.
The duties threaten $7-$11 billion of exports—18%-26% of U.S. trade—and have caused a $2.6 billion, 13% drop in Brazilian exports to the United States.
A forced-labor probe ending July 24 could add a 12.5% duty, raising tariffs to 37.5%, and Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa said he does not know implementation.