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US adds 12.5% forced‑labor tariff on Brazil exports
On July 24, 2024 the United States imposed an additional 12.5% tariff on a range of Brazilian exports, citing the absence of a specific rule to block products made with forced labour. The measure builds on a 25% tariff that began on July 22, raising the total possible duty on the affected goods to as much as 37.5%. The tariffs were enacted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
Brazil’s government rejected the accusation, saying the United States was politicising human‑rights issues. The Confederation of National Industry (CNI) president Ricardo Alban urged that negotiations with Washington stay open and outlined short‑term support for affected firms and a longer‑term industrial policy to mitigate the impact.
At the same time the United States announced a new round of 10‑12.5% duties on imports from about 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China, the United Kingdom and Canada, replacing a temporary 10% global tariff that expired on the same day. China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded, stating that trade wars “benefit no one” and opposing unilateral tariff actions.
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Brazil · China · Lin Jian · Ricardo Alban · USTR · United States · United States
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The 12.5% tariff is added to an earlier 25% tariff, raising the total possible duty on affected Brazilian goods to up to 37.5%. ohoje.com · sitebarra.com.br · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United States imposed an additional 12.5% tariff on certain Brazilian exports on July 24, 2024. ohoje.com · sitebarra.com.br · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new tariff regime replaced a temporary 10% global tariff that expired on July 24, 2024. www.epochtimes.com · sitebarra.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said trade wars “benefit no one” and opposed unilateral tariff measures. hojemacau.com.mo
- [● 3 SOURCES] The tariffs were justified under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act because Brazil lacks a specific rule to block forced‑labour products. ohoje.com · sitebarra.com.br · www.epochtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil’s government rejected the United States’ claim, accusing Washington of politicising human‑rights issues. ohoje.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The United States announced 10‑12.5% tariffs on imports from about 60 trading partners, including the EU, China, the UK and Canada. abmedia.io · www.epochtimes.com · hojemacau.com.mo
- [○ 1 SOURCE] CNI president Ricardo Alban called for continued negotiations with the United States to mitigate the impact of the tariffs. sitebarra.com.br