Effective August 6, 2025, the US government imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain Brazilian imports, bringing the cumulative rate to 50% for many goods. This 40% tariff was levied under the President's Section 301 trade authorities and is in addition to the 10% reciprocal tariff on Brazil that went into effect in April 2025.
However, not all Brazilian imports are subject to this 50% tariff. A significant number of exemptions were included in an Executive Order issued on July 30, 2025, covering nearly half of US imports from Brazil.
Key exemptions
Exemptions include specific types of aircraft and parts, certain agricultural products like orange juice and Brazil nuts, some iron, steel, aluminum, and copper products, certain passenger vehicles, humanitarian donations, informational materials, industrial goods listed in Annex I (excluding aircraft), iron ore and pig iron, and certain oil products and metals already subject to other US tariffs.
Products subject to 50% tariff
Agricultural products such as coffee, beef, tropical fruits, seafood, cocoa, and sugar cane are subject to the 50% tariff.
Reasons for the tariffs
The US administration stated that the tariffs were imposed in response to actions by the Brazilian government, including censorship demands on US social media platforms and the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazilian response
Brazil has initiated a formal trade dispute with the US at the World Trade Organization (WTO), arguing the tariffs violate WTO rules. Brazil is also looking to find new export markets and is preparing an executive order to address the tariffs' effects. Brazilian officials are also seeking a negotiated solution with the US.
As of August 11, 2025, the U.S. has implemented a 50% ad valorem tariff on most imports from Brazil. This rate combines a new 40% tariff, effective August 6, 2025, imposed under the President's Section 301 trade authorities, and an existing 10% reciprocal tariff on Brazil that became effective on April 2, 2025. The 40% tariff was imposed through a July 30, 2025 executive order, citing concerns over certain Brazilian government actions as threats to U.S. national security and economic interests.
However, there are some key
exemptions to this 50% tariff:
- Hundreds of specific items are exempt,
including civil aircraft, orange juice, various raw materials, and other
products.
- The exemptions cover
approximately 42% of Brazil's total exports to the U.S..
- Products like steel and aluminum are also exempt from this new tariff if they were already subject to tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
Specific products remaining subject to the 50% tariff include coffee, beef, tropical fruits, seafood, cocoa, and sugarcane.
The tariffs are expected to
impact both countries, potentially causing rising prices for consumers in the
U.S. and disruptions for industries relying on Brazilian imports. Brazil is
also considering retaliatory tariffs.
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Removing Brazil from the BRICS Trade group is required to remove Chinese and Russian influence from South America.
Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader
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