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US tariff on Brazilian tobacco threatens $100 million export loss
The Sindicato Interestadual da Indústria do Tabaco (SindiTabaco) and the Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Fumo (Abifumo) sent a letter to Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) asking that tobacco be placed in the exemption list for the additional tariffs imposed by the United States. The industry estimates that the current US surcharge could shave up to US$100 million from Brazil’s tobacco exports. The United States, historically the third‑largest destination for Brazilian tobacco, accounted for about 9 % of shipments but fell to 6 % in 2025.
Other Brazilian agribusiness products such as beef, coffee, orange juice, organic honey, nuts and cellulose were granted exemptions, while tobacco remains subject to the extra duty. The broader US tariff package affects 23.1 % of Brazil’s exports, with 16.5 % of shipments facing a combined 37.5 % surcharge amounting to roughly US$6.6 billion in value. Sectors hit by the higher rates include machinery, footwear, furniture, apparel, wood products, and oils, whereas key export items like coffee, meats, aircraft, orange juice, fruits, cast iron and most cellulose were left out of the new tariffs. After a record US$40.4 billion in sales to the United States in 2024, Brazilian exports have declined, with sharp drops in crude oil and iron‑related shipments in the first half of 2026.
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Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Fumo (Abifumo) · Brazil · Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria, Comércio e Serviços (MDIC) · Sindicato Interestadual da Indústria do Tabaco (SindiTabaco) · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil's exports to the United States reached a record $40.4 billion in 2024 but declined in 2025 and the first half of 2026. regiaonoroeste.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Key export commodities like coffee, meat, aircraft, orange juice, fruit, cast iron and most pulp are exempt from the new tariffs. regiaonoroeste.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new U.S. tariffs will affect 23.1% of Brazil's exports to the United States, valued at $6.6 bn (16.5% of total export value). afnews.com.br · regiaonoroeste.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazilian tobacco exports to the United States were $195.3 million in 2025, a 23.4% decline from the previous year. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The tobacco sector could lose approximately $100 million in U.S. export revenue if the tariff remains in place. www.cnnbrasil.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tariff combines a 25% surcharge with an additional 12.5% rate, resulting in a total 37.5% levy on certain Brazilian products. afnews.com.br · regiaonoroeste.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Products such as machinery, footwear, furniture, garments, wood derivatives, oils and fats are subject to the 37.5% surcharge. regiaonoroeste.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In the first half of 2026, Brazilian tobacco exports to the United States totaled $88.8 million, down 31% from the same period in 2025. www.cnnbrasil.com.br