U.S. proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods
Brazil tariff proposal sparks trade tensions over Section 301 concerns and market access. See what the USTR review means as July 6 hearing could shape next steps.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has proposed a 25% tariff on goods from Brazil under Section 301, saying the country has used practices that burden U.S. commerce.
The USTR said its review found concerns tied to areas including anticorruption enforcement, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the investigation was launched at the direction of President Donald Trump.
The two governments have held several meetings, but U.S. officials said major differences remain. A hearing on the proposed action is scheduled for July 6. The article also notes that Brazil previously faced higher duties in 2025, some of which were later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.