The Trump administration has announced a 25% tariff on imports from Brazil, citing concerns over trade practices, digital payments, intellectual property and environmental policies.
The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said negotiations with Brasília had failed to resolve the issues raised by Washington. The tariffs are expected to take effect later in 2026.
Key developments:
- The measures will affect products including wood, machinery and corn ethanol, while exemptions apply to goods such as coffee, beef and aircraft parts.
- The tariffs are being introduced under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows investigations into foreign trade practices.
- Brazil’s government has criticised the move as politically motivated, with tensions rising ahead of the country’s 2026 elections.
The dispute adds further pressure to relations between the two largest democracies in the Americas.
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