Brazil Tariff News and Tracker

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. Duration: 00:03:17

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.
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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...

Listeners, major headlines have emerged this September as the United States, under President Trump, imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on Brazilian imports—primarily targeting coffee and beef. According to Washington Times, the move, announced as a response to Brazil’s legal proceedings against former President Jair Bolsonaro, marks the single largest tariff escalation between the two nations in decades, sending immediate shockwaves through global commodity markets.

Coffee futures on the Intercontinental Exchange have surged to $288.67 per pound, with Arabica contracts registering near a 1% daily spike. According to AInvest News, U.S. retailers now face a 20.9% year-on-year jump in coffee pric...

Listeners, today is Monday, September 22, 2025, and the biggest headline shaping trade between the United States and Brazil is a massive jump in tariffs. As of August 6, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration raised tariffs on Brazilian goods from 10% to a staggering 50%, as reported by Explorate and The Daily Star. Any Brazilian cargo already on the water and entered for consumption before October 5 sticks to the old 10% rate, but everything after faces the new, much higher duty.

This move is part of a broader trade strategy under Trump, who’s adopted a “reciprocal tariffs” policy—matching any country that raises tariffs on...

Welcome to "Brazil Tariff News and Tracker." The big headline today is that United States tariff policy has dramatically shifted focus under former President Trump, hitting Brazil especially hard. New U.S. tariffs average more than 20% across most partners, with developing nations like Brazil facing some of the steepest hikes. According to a September 17 UNCTAD analysis, Brazil has been singled out for a punitive 50% import tariff. This move is a break from the World Trade Organization's traditional most-favored-nation rules, signaling a new era of country-specific trade measures. For Brazil, the tariffs have led to serious ripples through key export sectors—co...

Today, we're focusing on the latest developments in tariffs involving the US and Brazil. Listeners might be aware that the US has been imposing various tariffs on Brazilian imports, significantly impacting trade dynamics between the two nations. Notably, the Trump administration has implemented a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee imports, which has led to a surge in coffee prices globally. This move is part of a broader strategy to adjust trade balances and has been criticized for affecting the livelihoods of Brazilian farmers and exporters.

In recent months, the US has engaged in several high-profile trade disputes, including investigations...

Listeners, today’s edition of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker comes at a time of high tension in US-Brazil trade relations, sparked by a series of headline-grabbing moves from Washington and sharp responses from Brasilia.

On August 7th, a steep 50% minimum tariff—comprised of a 40% tariff plus a 10% reciprocal component—went into effect for Brazilian goods entering the US, as tracked by Mondaq’s latest international trade report. This unprecedented rate follows action by President Donald Trump, who imposed the increase in July, citing what he labeled a “witch hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro faced accusations...

Listeners, today’s top story for Brazil Tariff News and Tracker is that on September 5th, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that’s shaking up US-Brazil trade relations. This order updated US tariff rules and included a highly anticipated exemption framework for certain products, highlighting coffee, tea, and cacao as “unavailable natural resources.” For Brazilian coffee—the world’s largest source for US drinkers—this designation signals relief could be on the horizon, but the reality is more complicated. The 50% US tariff on Brazilian coffee remains firmly in place for now, disrupting markets and pushing American roasters to quickly div...

Listeners, on today’s edition of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, we bring urgent updates on US-Brazil trade tensions and the latest on tariffs under President Trump’s administration.

The big headline dominating markets this week is that the United States, under President Trump’s ongoing reciprocal tariff policy, is currently imposing a combined tariff of 50 percent on most Brazilian goods imported into the US. This consists of a 40 percent duty under emergency authority and a further 10 percent under reciprocal tariffs that went into effect on August 7th, 2025, as detailed by Trade Compliance Resource Hub and the Sullivan & Cromwe...

Listeners, welcome to today's Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. It's Monday, September 8th, 2025, and the big story remains the tariff battle reshaping economic flows between Brazil and the United States.

Just weeks ago, the Trump administration enforced a cumulative 50 percent tariff on Brazilian exports to the US. According to Opportimes, this record rate is applied through a 10 percent tariff under Executive Order 14326, plus a significant 40 percent surcharge enacted as Order 14323, both issued this summer. These steep tariffs took effect on August 7th, and have already sent shockwaves across Brazil’s export sector.

Plataforma Media reports Brazil’s ex...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top story is the escalating trade tensions between the United States and Brazil, driven by the Trump administration’s dramatic new tariff policies. On August 6, President Donald Trump enacted an unprecedented 50 percent tariff on most Brazilian imports, citing national security concerns and foreign policy disputes. This is a sharp rise from the previous 10 percent reciprocal rate and has sent shockwaves through both economies. According to policy watchers tracking developments since late July, certain key Brazilian exports—such as orange juice, aircraft, certain energy products, pulp, fertilizers, pig iron, and metals—were exe...

Listeners, the latest tariff developments between the United States and Brazil are making headlines and shaking up global trade. In August 2025, President Trump imposed new tariffs on Brazilian exports, escalating the rate to an unprecedented 50 percent—made up of a 40 percent punitive tariff, on top of a 10 percent reciprocal tariff. These changes, effective since August 7, came after political tensions over charges against Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro and were publicly cited by Trump as a response to what he declared a United States “national emergency.” PoliticoPro reports that the tariff level on Brazilian imports is now 50 percent, and these punitive...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is September 1, 2025, and the headlines are dominated by the escalating trade conflict between the United States and Brazil, as President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on Brazilian imports.

Starting August 6, the U.S. government now levies a 50% tariff on a broad list of Brazilian goods, including meat, coffee, and fruit. According to the White House and the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association, this represents an additional 40% surcharge on top of an existing 10% rate, with beef in particular seeing the total tax burden surge to over 76%. In 2024 the U...

Listeners, today’s headlines bring big developments for US-Brazil trade and tariffs, with immediate impacts that affect markets, policy, and consumers across both nations.

On July 30, President Trump officially declared Brazil’s recent actions a US “national emergency,” leading to a dramatic increase in tariffs. Brazilian goods now face an additional 40% tariff—applied on top of a “reciprocal” 10% tariff rate. That brings the total effective tariff for most Brazilian exports to a steep 50%. This move arrives after Trump publicly threatened even higher rates, reportedly as part of heated rhetoric targeting the ongoing trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Duration: 00:03:32

Listeners, today is August 29, 2025, and the spotlight is on escalating trade tensions between the United States and Brazil. Under President Donald Trump’s second term, the US has imposed a cumulative 50% tariff on Brazilian imports—10% under Executive Order 14326 and an additional 40% under Order 14323, both effective since early August. This is now the highest tariff rate faced by any US trading partner except China, according to OpportTimes and confirmed by a Visual Capitalist infographic based on White House and CNN data.

These sweeping measures, labeled "reciprocal tariffs," are part of Trump’s campaign to reshape America's global trade relationships. The ad...

Listeners, here’s the latest for August 27, 2025, on Brazil and the escalating U.S. tariff drama under President Trump—a roundup tailored for Brazil Tariff News and Tracker.

In one of the most aggressive trade turns in modern U.S.-Brazil relations, President Trump’s administration imposed a 50% tariff on nearly all Brazilian goods entering the U.S., effective since August 6, 2025. This drastic hike follows a series of threats and retaliatory moves that have rippled through global supply chains. According to FoodManufacturing.com, targeted products include acai, coconut water, mangoes, nuts, honey, and fish, while coffee and beef, despit...

Listeners, today’s top story is the escalating tariff battle between the United States and Brazil under President Trump’s administration. As of August 2025, the headline tariff rate the US has imposed on Brazilian goods stands at a staggering 50 percent, which is among the world’s highest alongside India, according to reporting from Jefferies and coverage from InsideTrade. This tariff impacts goods like coffee, fruit, and select manufactured items, with particular focus given to agricultural exports.

The Brazilian coffee industry is sounding the alarm. The president of Cecafe, Brazil’s coffee exporters council, told Reuters that this 50 percent tariff...

Listeners, welcome to "Brazil Tariff News and Tracker," your source for the latest on Brazil’s trade challenges and critical developments in US-Brazil tariff policy.

This past week, the United States, under President Trump, hit Brazil with severe new tariffs—duties jumping as high as 50 percent across a broad range of Brazilian exports. According to iNews ZoomBangla, this stunning tariff escalation is set to wipe out more than five billion dollars in Brazilian export revenue, with the National Confederation of Industry slashing its 2025 industrial growth forecast to 1.7 percent. The total value of Brazil’s exports is now projected to con...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, where today's focus is on the escalating trade dispute between the United States and Brazil that’s sending shockwaves through global markets.

As of this month, the Trump administration has enforced sweeping new tariffs on Brazilian imports—applying a 50 percent tariff rate across a broad array of products including beef, coffee, copper-based goods, steel, and aluminum, among many others. This follows a July order by President Trump that added an extra 40 percent on top of previous tariffs, bringing the total to one of the highest rates in recent trade history. Trum...

Listeners, welcome to the latest episode of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the most important headlines and insights on trade between the United States and Brazil. The story dominating the news on August 20, 2025, is the historic escalation of tariffs and the deepening rift between Washington and Brasilia.

President Trump’s administration has officially imposed sweeping 50 percent tariffs on most Brazilian imports, effective August 6, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This move has rattled markets and sent shockwaves through diplomatic and business circles. The U.S. government cited national security, concerns about Brazilian judicial ru...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headlines are dominated by surging trade tensions between the United States and Brazil as the Trump administration imposes a dramatic 50 percent tariff on most Brazilian imports, in a move effective from early September. This marks a steep escalation, as the existing 10 percent tariff in place since April is now being topped by an additional 40 points. According to BricsGrain and confirmed by ICIS and Argus, the new rate targets over one third of Brazilian products shipped to the U.S., affecting around 4 percent of Brazil’s total exports.

President Trum...

Listeners, welcome to this edition of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. The spotlight is on a dramatic turn in U.S.-Brazil trade: President Donald Trump officially imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on a wide range of Brazilian exports last week. This is the highest rate applied to any U.S. trading partner under the Trump administration’s 2025 tariff offensive. According to Datamar News, while many surplus-running countries faced tariffs ranging from 10% to 30%, Brazilian products bear the full brunt at 50%, a move justified by the Trump administration with claims of a “judicial dictatorship” in Brazil and controversy around the trial of former...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s what listeners need to know today.

The United States has moved ahead with aggressive new tariffs that hit Brazil hard, with a headline rate of 50% on many Brazilian imports into the U.S., and sector-specific surcharges that push effective duties even higher. ABC News reports that tariffs imposed in July include a 50% rate affecting Brazilian exports such as açaí, driving expected price increases for U.S. consumers and immediate strain on producers in Pará state. According to ABC News, acai exporters say U.S. orders have already fallen, and e...

Listeners, today’s episode of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker arrives at a tense juncture in US-Brazil economic relations, as sweeping tariffs have redefined the landscape for exports and trade negotiations. Following two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on April 2 and July 30, 2025, tariffs as high as 50% have been imposed on Brazilian exports, including staples such as coffee, beef, and orange juice, according to reports from The Daily Star and American Business Times.

The newly-minted tariff policy, in effect since August 7, 2025, targets more than ninety nations and marks an unprecedented protectionist turn from Washington. For Brazil, the la...

Listeners, today’s top story: on August 7, 2025, sweeping changes to US tariff policy officially took effect, and Brazil emerged as one of the hardest-hit countries. President Trump signed a new Executive Order that maintains a baseline 10 percent tariff for most imports, but countries without recent trade deals—including Brazil—now face sharply increased rates. For Brazil, the new tariff rate is a staggering 50 percent on many categories of goods, joining India as the highest tariffed trading partners, as reported by Baker Botts and confirmed by the trade law advisory Steptoe. This is a dramatic escalation from the 10 percent tariff imposed in Apr...

Listeners, on August 6, 2025, the United States has imposed a sweeping 50 percent tariff on imports from Brazil, marking one of the most aggressive U.S. trade actions in recent years. This new measure, implemented under an executive order from President Trump, adds a 40 percent ad valorem duty on top of the existing 10 percent baseline tariff, dramatically raising the cost of Brazilian goods entering the American market. According to Cole International, these tariffs take effect immediately for all Brazilian products entered or withdrawn for consumption from today onward. Certain goods—such as energy products, civil aircraft, precious metals, and fertilizers—are exempt, but...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Topping today’s headlines is a major escalation in U.S.-Brazil trade tensions, with the Trump administration imposing sweeping new tariffs. As of August 7, imports from Brazil now face a combined 50% tariff: a 40% penalty authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, on top of a 10% “reciprocal” tariff already in place. These tariffs, signed by President Trump through executive order on July 30, frame Brazil’s political actions, especially its prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, as a “national emergency” threatening U.S. interests. The move is widely seen as more politically motivated th...

US-Brazil trade relations have entered a new era of high tension and escalating tariffs. Just last week, President Trump issued an executive order imposing a previously announced 50% tariff on Brazilian products, one of the steepest rates seen in modern US tariff history. According to International Trade Compliance Update, the measure is composed of a 40% new tariff stacking on top of the 10% “reciprocal” tariffs introduced in April. This brings the effective US tariff on most Brazilian imports to a massive 50%, taking effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern, August 6.

The White House explained the move as retaliation against what it characterized as c...

Listeners, major developments are shaking up trade between the United States and Brazil as President Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 40% tariff on Brazilian imports. This means that starting August 6, 2025, most goods coming from Brazil to the U.S. will face a combined tariff rate of 50%, the highest rate currently applied to any major U.S. trading partner. These changes stem from concerns over Brazilian government actions, including rulings by Brazil’s Supreme Court and recent policies targeting U.S.-based tech companies and data access. Trump’s order argues these steps threaten American national security and econ...

Listeners, this is your Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the top headlines and analysis on the US, President Donald Trump, and Brazil as we approach a pivotal moment in world trade.

As of July 30, 2025, the United States under President Trump is set to impose a sweeping 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian products entering the country. The announcement made on July 10 via Truth Social, sparked immediate shockwaves through Brazil’s export sector, as the measure goes into effect August 1. The White House justifies the tariffs as retaliation over Brazil’s handling of former president Jair Bolsonaro’s trial...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. On July 28, 2025, one of the most pressing economic stories centers on the sweeping 50 percent tariffs on all Brazilian exports to the United States, announced by President Donald Trump and set to take effect on August 1. This historic move has major implications for trade, diplomacy, and households in both countries. According to The Rio Times, the tariffs threaten more than R$175 billion in Brazilian export revenue, striking a decisive blow to sectors such as agriculture, where Brazil is a global powerhouse.

A key flashpoint is orange juice. Responsible Statecraft reports that...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s what you need to know about the headline story shaking global trade today: On August 1, the United States is set to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian exports—a move that’s sending shockwaves through the economies of both countries. The tariff, championed by President Donald Trump, is being called one of the toughest trade actions yet in his current administration, and it comes under the banner of protecting U.S. strategic interests and responding to Brazil’s judiciary actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

According to the São...

Listeners, welcome to the Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top story is the escalating tariff standoff between the United States and Brazil, set to reshape trade between the two economic powerhouses.

On July 9, President Donald Trump announced sweeping 50% tariffs on all Brazilian exports to the United States, scheduled to take effect August 1. This policy move is being justified by the Trump administration on grounds of alleged unequal trade rules and what they describe as insufficient cooperation from Brazil regarding international investigations into former president Jair Bolsonaro. The rates cover virtually all major Brazilian exports to the US...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Major developments are reshaping U.S.-Brazil trade as President Trump’s administration ramps up its tariff strategy. Beginning August 1, Brazilian imports to the United States will be subject to a massive 50% tariff, making it the highest current country-specific tariff action from the U.S., according to multiple outlets including the Rio Times and Morningstar. This shock move targets not just broad trade concerns but also touches on political friction, notably citing Brazil’s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro as part of the U.S. rationale.

This 50% tariff is stri...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headlines are dominated by a major shift in U.S.–Brazil trade relations, following President Donald Trump’s official announcement earlier this month that a sweeping 50% tariff will be levied on all Brazilian exports to the United States starting August 1. This move, which took many in Brazil by surprise, comes after months of back-and-forth in trade negotiations and is poised to have significant economic consequences, with The Rio Times projecting a potential hit of 0.4 percentage points to Brazil’s GDP for 2025.

Brazil’s finance minister Fernando Haddad told radio CBN the co...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your up-to-the-minute update on evolving trade tensions between the United States and Brazil.

The big headline today is a dramatic escalation: the US has just announced a 50 percent tariff on all imports from Brazil, set to go live on August 1, according to trade news platform Tridge. This is a seismic move, more than quadrupling the previous Trump-era rate, and it’s by far the steepest levy Washington has imposed on Brazil in recent decades. The US Department of Agriculture confirms the American cattle herd is at its lowest level since 1951, making th...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we bring listeners up-to-the-minute facts and analysis on the evolving U.S.-Brazil tariff standoff and what it means for businesses on both sides.

Last week, President Trump announced a sweeping 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian exports to the United States, set for enforcement beginning August 1. This is a dramatic increase from the existing 10 percent rate and is one of the most severe tariff hikes ever imposed by the U.S. on a major trading partner, targeting a wide range of Brazilian goods. According to intelligence.coffee, Brazil exports nearly 17...

Listeners, you’re tuned in to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Major headlines this week: President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, set to take effect August 1, 2025. According to reporting from multiple outlets, including AInvest and Coin World, this tariff targets a wide range of goods—from Brazilian coffee and orange juice to crude oil and beef. The administration frames this as a move to address what it claims are unfair trade practices and to secure better trade deals for the United States.

The White House’s official statements link these tariffs not only t...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Sunday, July 13, 2025. In the latest developments shaking global trade, President Donald Trump has sharply increased tariffs on Brazil, setting a new rate of 50% on Brazilian imports into the United States. According to reports from the Times of India and other outlets, this move is part of Trump’s broader escalation targeting 23 trading partners with new blanket import tariffs ranging from 20% to 50%. Countries have been given until August 1 to negotiate individual trade deals to avoid these sweeping hikes, but so far, few have secured exemptions.

The Wall Street Journal and ot...

Welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Friday, July 11, 2025, and today’s top story focuses on US-Brazil trade relations and the spotlight that former President Donald Trump has returned to tariffs as a key talking point in his campaign trail this summer.

With the US presidential race heating up, many listeners are asking how a potential Trump administration could shake up international commerce, particularly with Brazil—South America’s largest economy and a crucial agricultural exporter. This week, Bloomberg reports that Trump is promising to revive tough tariff policies, targeting both friends and rivals alike. He speci...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to podcast for the latest updates on tariffs and trade policy affecting Brazil and its relationship with the United States.

Listeners, the big headline this week is President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the implementation of sweeping new tariffs on imports to the U.S. until August 1. According to World Footwear, the White House sent formal letters to 14 countries, including Brazil, specifying the new country-specific tariff rates. This action follows a previous announcement on April 2nd when Trump declared a national emergency over what he described as a large an...

Listeners, welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and global headlines are dominated by sharp tariff threats from the U.S., escalating tensions between President Donald Trump and the Brazilian government.

On Sunday night, President Trump made waves by announcing via Truth Social that any country aligning with what he calls the “anti-American” policies of the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—will be hit with an additional 10% tariff on exports to the United States. He warned there would be no exceptions, and specifically cautioned BRICS nations not to introduce alternativ...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. As of July 7, 2025, the trade relationship between the United States and Brazil is under significant strain following sweeping changes to U.S. tariff policy under President Trump. Effective April 10, 2025, the Trump administration imposed a flat 10% tariff on imports from all countries, including Brazil, replacing more complex country-specific rates for at least 90 days. China and Hong Kong are exceptions, facing a much higher 30% tariff after a recent reduction from an even steeper rate, but Brazil is squarely in the crosshairs of this new across-the-board measure, as detailed by Passport Global.

This...

Listeners, it’s July 6, 2025, and welcome back to the Brazil Tariff News and Tracker podcast, your source for the latest headlines on tariffs, U.S. policy, and how it all impacts Brazil.

Just this spring, the Trump administration shook up global trade yet again. As of April 10, 2025, the United States imposed a flat 10% tariff on imports from all countries, including Brazil. This sweeping measure replaced earlier complex country-specific tariffs in favor of a single rate for nearly every nation, with China and Hong Kong as notable exceptions, facing a much steeper 30% tariff. According to Passport Global, this move wa...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 4, 2025, and we’re covering the latest developments on U.S. tariffs affecting Brazil, Donald Trump’s trade moves, and what this all means for Brazilian businesses and global trade.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration rolled out a flat 10% tariff on imports from all countries, including Brazil. This applied as of April 10 and is currently in effect after a 90-day pause on earlier country-specific rates. While China and Hong Kong are subject to a much higher 30% rate under a temporary deal, for Brazil and most of the world, that...

Listeners, welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest headlines and developments shaping Brazil’s economic relationship with the United States.

As of early July 2025, there’s a sweeping shift in U.S. trade policy directly impacting Brazilian exports. Following policy announcements by the Trump administration in April, the United States has implemented a flat 10 percent tariff on all imports from Brazil, effective since April 10. This measure is part of President Trump’s reciprocal tariff initiative, which now applies this 10 percent rate to all countries globally, except for China and Hong Kong, which...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest developments on tariffs, trade policy, and the evolving relationship between the United States, President Trump, and Brazil.

The big headline for Brazilian exporters in 2025 centers on the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff changes. On April 2nd, the U.S. government imposed an additional 10% tariff on all Brazilian exports to the American market. The Brazilian government has been vocal in its criticism, calling these measures a violation of World Trade Organization commitments and warning that the decision will hit all Brazilian goods exports to the United States. In...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 29, 2025, and we have some crucial updates on U.S. trade policy, the Trump administration, and Brazil’s position in the shifting tariff landscape.

Listeners, the U.S. government under President Trump recently announced significant changes to tariff policy that directly impact Brazilian exports. As of April 2, the United States imposed an across-the-board 10% tariff on all Brazilian goods entering the American market. The Brazilian government responded promptly, calling the move a violation of WTO commitments and warning of its impact on Brazilian exporters. According to an official press release fr...

Listeners, welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s episode zeroes in on breaking developments shaping US–Brazil trade, tariff rates, and critical headlines tied to Donald Trump’s second administration.

According to the official Brazilian government statement, on April 2, 2025, the United States imposed a new across-the-board 10% tariff on all Brazilian exports to the US. This move, part of a shift in the Trump administration’s trade direction, comes on top of previous targeted tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automotive sectors, which have been in place since early 2024. The Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 25, 2025, and there’s big news at the intersection of U.S. trade policy, the Trump administration, and Brazil.

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has imposed a flat 10% tariff on imports from nearly all countries, including Brazil. This new tariff regime took effect on April 10, 2025, replacing earlier country-specific rates and is positioned as part of what the administration calls “reciprocal tariffs.” Notably, China and Hong Kong face higher tariffs, but for Brazil—and most other nations—10% is the new across-the-board rate. According to PassportGlobal, this policy is in place f...

Welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, where we bring listeners the latest on tariffs, trade policy, and economic shifts between Brazil and the United States.

As of late June 2025, the trade landscape between Brazil and the U.S. has been dramatically reshaped by the Trump administration’s latest tariff policy. On April 10, President Trump implemented a sweeping flat 10 percent tariff on imports from virtually all countries, including Brazil, in what the administration described as a move toward “reciprocal trade” and to address perceived imbalances. China and Hong Kong are notable exceptions—they now face a 30 percent rate fol...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 20, 2025, and there’s a lot for listeners to digest as US trade policy under President Trump is directly impacting Brazil with sweeping tariffs and new headlines this month.

Since April 10, 2025, the United States has imposed a flat 10% tariff on imports from all countries, including Brazil. This came after the Trump administration paused country-specific reciprocal tariff rates, except for China and Hong Kong, which currently face a much steeper 30% rate. For Brazil, this 10% tariff applies to the vast majority of exports, with only certain products potentially excluded or facing se...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. In late May 2025, the United States announced plans to double steel import tariffs from 25% to 50%, a significant blow to Brazil's economy. This increase, set to take effect Wednesday, June 4th, is projected to cost Brazil $1.6 billion in annual export losses.

As Brazil's largest steel buyer, the U.S. purchased $5.29 billion in Brazilian steel and aluminum in 2024, representing nearly 40% of Brazil's global exports in these sectors. Economists anticipate an 11% drop in Brazilian steel shipments to the U.S. this year, translating to 700,000 metric tons of lost production.

This tariff hike...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. I'm bringing you the latest on U.S. tariffs affecting Brazil as of May 29, 2025.

On April 2, the Trump administration imposed a 10% blanket tariff on Brazilian exports to the United States, despite Brazil maintaining a significant trade deficit with the U.S. The Brazilian government immediately expressed regret over this decision, noting that according to U.S. government data, the United States enjoyed a trade surplus with Brazil of approximately $7 billion in goods and $28.6 billion when services are included for 2024.

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that the U...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest developments in U.S.-Brazil trade relations.

In a significant trade policy shift, the United States implemented a sweeping 10% tariff on all Brazilian exports on April 2, 2025, as part of President Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement. The Brazilian government immediately expressed regret over these measures, highlighting that the U.S. actually maintained a substantial trade surplus with Brazil—approximately $7 billion in goods alone and $28.6 billion when services are included for 2024.

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted this represents the third-largest trade surplus for the United St...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. On today’s episode, we’re bringing listeners the latest developments on U.S. tariffs, Donald Trump’s recent moves, and what they mean for Brazil’s economy and exporters.

Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping global tariff hike, branding the action as “Liberation Day.” Effective April 2, the United States imposed a new 10% tariff on all Brazilian exports into the country. This move was met with strong opposition from the Brazilian government, who, in a joint press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Industry...

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As of May 14, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration has implemented a sweeping 10 percent ad valorem tariff on all U.S.-origin goods exported globally, which includes Brazilian products. These new tariffs follow an announcement on what Trump called “Liberation Day,” and are positioned as a measure to restore “trade reciprocity” with U.S. partners, including Brazil. According to coverage on the Trade Compli...

Listeners, welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest headlines and analysis on U.S.-Brazil trade policy as the Trump administration’s new tariffs come into effect this spring. Today, major developments are shaping the economic landscape for both countries.

On April 10, 2025, the United States implemented a flat 10% tariff on imports from all countries, including Brazil, replacing previously announced country-specific rates for the next 90 days. China and Hong Kong are exceptions, facing tariffs as high as 125%. The Trump administration says this move is about ensuring reciprocity and protecting American industry, but the Br...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on US-Brazil trade relations.

As of early May 2025, Brazilian exporters continue to navigate the challenging tariff environment implemented by the Trump administration. Since April 10, 2025, a flat 10% tariff has been applied to imports from all countries, including Brazil, following a 90-day pause on previously announced country-specific reciprocal tariff rates.

This 10% tariff on Brazilian exports to the US took effect on April 5, impacting a wide range of products. Brazilian industry leaders have expressed significant concern not just about the direct impact of these tariffs, but also about potential...

Welcome back to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, we've got major developments in US-Brazil trade as President Trump’s administration pushes ahead with sweeping new tariffs that have sent shockwaves across global markets. As of April 2025, the United States has imposed a flat 10% tariff on all imports from every country—including Brazil—a policy rooted in so-called reciprocal trade. According to Passport Global, this flat 10% tariff has been in effect since April 10th, 2025, leaving little room for country-specific exemptions or carve-outs.

The White House’s official statement emphasized that the policy is designed to restore what President Trump ca...

Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines and analysis on tariffs between the United States and Brazil. Today is April 17, 2025, and the trade relationship between the two countries is front and center following key moves from President Donald Trump’s administration.

Earlier this month, President Trump announced sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs targeting dozens of countries, including Brazil. According to a recent fact sheet from the White House, these tariffs are being imposed as part of a declared national emergency to strengthen U.S. competitiveness, with the administration introducing a baseline tariff of 10 percent on all...

Welcome to "Brazil Tariff News and Tracker." Today, we dive into the latest developments in U.S. trade policy under President Trump and its impact on Brazil. Recently, a flat 10% tariff was implemented on imports from most countries, including Brazil, with specific sectors such as steel facing even steeper rates of 25%. This move is part of President Trump’s broader strategy to address trade deficits and promote what he calls a “production economy.” However, it has sparked concerns about its implications for Brazil’s economic landscape.

Brazil's response to these tariffs is evolving. The Brazilian government recently passed a "recip...

In recent developments regarding U.S.-Brazil trade relations, listeners should take note of the evolving tariff landscape under the Trump Administration's 2025 trade policy. On April 10, 2025, the United States implemented a flat 10% tariff as part of its broader reciprocal tariff strategy, marking a uniform rate for imports from all countries except China, which faces a steep 125% tariff increase. Brazil, as part of the global marketplace affected by this policy, is subject to the flat 10% rate on its exports to the U.S. According to recent reports, these measures are intended to address what the administration calls "non-reciprocal trade practices" and...

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Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker! I’m your host, and today we’re diving into the latest developments in tariffs impacting Brazil. We’re going to break down the key changes in global trade dynamics—what’s happening, how it’s affecting Brazil, and what it means for industries like agribusiness, beef, and ethanol. So, let’s get right into it.

Let’s start with a big one: changes in U.S. tariff policies. Recently, the U.S. announced new reciprocal tariffs aimed at addressing what it calls “i...