Measure reaches sectors such as oil, steel, coffee and meat; New 50% rate comes into force on August 1; Check out ranking of the most exported products to the US. Trump announces a 50% rate to Brazil the new 50% rate on Brazilian products, announced on Wednesday (9) by former President Donald Trump, is expected to reach strategic sectors of the national economy. The measure, which starts from August 1, can directly affect items such as oil, steel, coffee and beef, precisely those that lead Brazil’s exports to the United States. A survey by the G1 report, based on public foreign trade data, reveals the main Brazilian products exported to the United States between January and June 2025. Check out the ranking below: gross oils of oil or bituminous minerals – US $ 2.37 billion semi -unmanaged iron or steel products (low carbon) – US $ 1.49 billion non -decaf – US $ 1.16 Billion boned and frozen beef meats-US $ 737.8 million roned iron (non-connected gross cast iron)-US $ 683.6 million cellulose (non-conic wood chemical paste)-US $ 668.6 million fuel oils and oil preparations-US $ 610.2 million in the letter sent to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Trump stated that the measurement is a response to the measure Commercial tariffs and barriers imposed by Brazil, classified by him as “unfair”. The former US president also said that trade with Brazil generated an unsustainable deficit for the US, which would endanger the economy and national security. Despite the argument, data from the Ministry of Development show that Brazil has recorded commercial deficits followed with the US since 2009 – that is, 16 years ago. Throughout this period, US sales to Brazil have surpassed their imports at US $ 88.61 billion (equivalent to R $ 484 billion in the current quotation). Read more here. The measure can directly impact the competitiveness of Brazilian exports in the US market and brings a clear warning: if Brazil reacts by raising its own tariffs, the US will further increase the rates on Brazilian products. In practice, if Brazil chooses to raise its rates on American products as a retaliation, the United States will add this percentage to the 50% already planned. 🔍 This means that the more Brazil increases its rates, the higher the rates imposed by the US, creating a kind of “tariff staircase.” On the other hand, Trump suggested that the fare could be reduced if Brazil opened its markets and eliminating commercial tariffs and barriers. He also stated that Brazilian companies could avoid fare by manufacturing their products directly in the United States, promising to streamline the processes to enable this initiative. Trump also mentioned former President Jair Bolsonaro and classified as “an international shame” the judiciary’s judgment at the Federal Supreme Court (STF), using this argument to justify the increase in the fare over Brazil. The Republican also stated, without evidence, that the decision was made “in part due to Brazil’s insidious attacks against free elections and the fundamental violation of Americans’ freedom of expression.” See the letter in full: Trump sends letter to Lula and announces 50% tariff over Brazilian products Reproduction Trump sends letter to Lula and announces 50% tariff on Brazilian products Reproduction See also Trump’s tariff: Chinese show alleged secrecy of luxury products in Tiktok Coffee Grain Stephanie Rodrigues/G1
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