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US Imposes 10% Tariff on Brazilian Imports, Sparking Trade Tensions and Potential WTO Dispute in 2025

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 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 flat 10% tariff now applies to virtually all Brazilian exports to the U.S., impacting a broad array of goods beyond sectors like steel, aluminum, and automotive parts, which had already been subject to previous targeted duties. The Brazilian government responded with immediate concern, calling the tariffs a violation of World Trade Organization obligations and highlighting the U.S. trade surplus with Brazil—which hit $28.6 billion in 2024 when goods and services are combined, according to a joint press release from Brazil’s foreign and trade ministries. The Brazilian government is exploring its options, including possible recourse to the WTO and consultations with national producers on next steps. In a defensive move to protect domestic industry, the Brazilian Senate has already approved the Economic Reciprocity Bill, now awaiting deliberation in the Chamber of Deputies.

The White House describes these tariffs as part of a broader “reciprocal tariff” approach, intended to address what it calls persistent annual trade deficits. Supporters of the move point to U.S. deficits and argue the new structure simplifies enforcement and strengthens American leverage. Critics, however, warn of higher costs for consumers and potential retaliation.

Politifact notes that President Trump recently claimed the government is collecting almost $2 billion a day in tariffs. However, government and independent analysis shows this figure is likely much lower. Economists caution that higher tariff rates tend to reduce import volumes, which dampens revenue and can disrupt global supply chains.

Trade policy analysts at the Carnegie Endowment highlight another risk: by making U.S. markets less accessible to countries like Brazil, these tariffs may push China and other exporters to seek new partners, potentially flooding Brazil with cheap imports and further pressuring local industries. The Lula government has responded cautiously, wary of both domestic and international fallout.

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