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US Tariffs and Political Blame Game Intensify US-Brazil Trade Tensions
PoliticsSep 20

US Tariffs and Political Blame Game Intensify US-Brazil Trade Tensions

A new 25% US tariff on thousands of Brazilian goods has sparked a political feud and threatens an estimated 18% of Brazil's exports to the US.

Trump Administration Tied Tariff Relief to Brazil’s 2026 Election Interference Veto
PoliticsSep 17

Trump Administration Tied Tariff Relief to Brazil’s 2026 Election Interference Veto

Documents show the U.S. demanded Brazil protect political dissidents—seen as an attempt to intervene for ineligible former President Bolsonaro—to lift 50% tariffs in late 2025.

US Tariffs on Brazilian Wood Fuel Political Firestorm Ahead of Presidential Vote
PoliticsSep 13

US Tariffs on Brazilian Wood Fuel Political Firestorm Ahead of Presidential Vote

New 25% US tariffs on a range of Brazilian goods, including wood products, ignite a trade war and trigger a political blame game involving Lula and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

US-Brazil Tariff Talks Fail to End Trump-Era 37.5% Tax on Key Brazilian Exports
PROPoliticsSep 07

US-Brazil Tariff Talks Fail to End Trump-Era 37.5% Tax on Key Brazilian Exports

Brazilian exporters face continued high costs after trade talks with the US failed to remove combined tariffs of up to 37.5%.

US Tariff Threat Becomes Central Political Weapon in Brazil’s Presidential Election
PoliticsSep 05

US Tariff Threat Becomes Central Political Weapon in Brazil’s Presidential Election

The threat of a 50% US tariff on Brazilian goods has fueled a sharp clash between President Lula and rival Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the October vote.

Lula-Trump Call Re-Opens Trade Dialogue as US and Brazil Negotiators Target Tariffs
PROPoliticsAug 21

Lula-Trump Call Re-Opens Trade Dialogue as US and Brazil Negotiators Target Tariffs

US and Brazilian trade officials will resume technical talks on US tariffs next week, following a call between Presidents Lula and Trump.

Lula Administration Escalates Trade Tensions With US, Invokes New Reciprocity Law Against Tariffs
PROPoliticsAug 18

Lula Administration Escalates Trade Tensions With US, Invokes New Reciprocity Law Against Tariffs

Brazil formally triggered its Economic Reciprocity Law in response to high US tariffs, escalating US-Brazil trade friction.

US-Brazil Trade War Escalates: 25% Tariffs Hit B3 Stocks
PoliticsJul 23

US-Brazil Trade War Escalates: 25% Tariffs Hit B3 Stocks

US imposes 25% tariffs on $7.4B of Brazilian exports over Pix dispute; President Lula counters with an R$18.5B credit line, rattling the USD/BRL.

US-Brazil Trade Tensions Escalate Over Section 301 Tariffs
MarketsJul 17

US-Brazil Trade Tensions Escalate Over Section 301 Tariffs

Brazil warns of reciprocal trade measures as the US moves forward with 25% tariffs on agricultural, industrial, and aviation exports.

US-Brazil Business Coalition Pushes to Avert 25% Tariff
PoliticsJul 13

US-Brazil Business Coalition Pushes to Avert 25% Tariff

Business groups urge the US and Brazil to reach a negotiated trade agreement before the July 15, 2026, Section 301 regulatory deadline.

Brazilian Agro Fights Trump's 25% Tariff Threat in Washington
AgroJul 07

Brazilian Agro Fights Trump's 25% Tariff Threat in Washington

Brazilian exporters launch a final defense at USTR public hearings to block a sweeping 25% tariff on coffee, ethanol, and beef before the July 15 deadline.