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Brazil faces US 25% tariff on exports

Overview

On 14 July 2026 the United States announced a 25 % additional tariff on most Brazilian products, to take effect on 22 July. The measure follows a Section 301 investigation that cited alleged unfair practices in digital commerce, the Pix instant‑payment system, intellectual‑property, ethanol market access, illegal deforestation and forced‑labour concerns. Roughly 4,200 items worth about US$15 billion are covered, but key goods such as beef, coffee, orange juice, certain aircraft parts and other products deemed essential for U.S. supply chains are exempted. Brazil’s government labelled the tariffs “unfair” and reiterated its stance in a fifth high‑level meeting with U.S. officials. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Finance Minister Dário Durigan and other ministries said they will continue dialogue while preparing counter‑measures, including a new Medida Provisória and activation of the Economic Reciprocity Law. Brazilian ministries warned of significant export losses and urged the United States to expand exemptions. The Ministry of Finance, however, projects a modest overall impact. The U.S. market accounts for about 11 % of Brazil’s exports and less than 2 % of GDP. Export performance has remained resilient after a previous tariff hike in August 2025, and pending exemptions are expected to keep the economic shock limited. The ministry also raised its inflation forecast to 5.1 % amid broader global tensions. Financial markets reacted sharply to the announcement, with the real dollar climbing above R$5.10 and the Ibovespa slipping more than 0.5 %. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the duties as necessary to address the cited unfair practices, while Brazil signaled it will pursue the dispute at the WTO and has activated the Reciprocity Law (Law No. 15 122) to impose comparable measures on U.S. goods.

Timeline

about 7 hours ago

[BUSINESS] 28 sources
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Exports, Brazil Announces Relief Plan
The U.S. will add a 25% tariff on many Brazilian exports (≈18% of trade, $7‑9 bn). Brazil denounces it as unfair, reactivates Brasil Soberano credit lines for affected sectors and may invoke its Reciprocity Law
2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Brazil Ministry Projects Modest Impact of New US Tariffs on Economy
Brazil's finance ministry says new U.S. tariffs will only modestly affect the economy, citing limited export share, product exemptions and existing support measures.
2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 373 sources
US announces 25% tariff on Brazilian exports, Brazil vows response
The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on many Brazilian exports from 22 July 2026, citing unfair trade practices. Brazil calls the move unjust, activates its Reciprocity Law, and notes exemptions for beef, coffee,‑
4 days ago

[BUSINESS] 60 sources
Brazil readies response as U.S. tariff decision approaches
U.S. may impose up to 37.5% tariffs on $15 bn of Brazilian exports; Brazil calls them unfair, holds talks, and may issue a protective MP before the July 15 deadline.
4 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
U.S. threatens 25% tariffs over Brazil's Pix payment system
The U.S. is considering a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, citing the Pix payment system as unfair to American firms. Brazil defends Pix as a free, widely used public service that boosts financial inclusion, with
6 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
Brazil pushes back on US trade pressure as Lula says Trump envies China’s rare‑earth lead
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7 days ago

[BUSINESS] 33 sources
Brazil, US seek deal to avoid 25% tariff on Brazilian exports
Brazilian industry groups and the US Chamber ask for a two‑stage negotiation to stop a possible 25% US tariff on Brazilian exports, as the USTR decision looms on 15 July.
9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
U.S. coffee industry pushes to keep Brazilian coffee tariff‑free
U.S. coffee groups urged the Trump administration to keep Brazilian green and instant coffee tariff‑free, warning a 25% tariff would raise prices and harm the supply chain.
9 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Flavio Bolsonaro criticised for turning US tariff hearing into election platform
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9 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Ronaldo Caiado calls for Brazil to boost energy and fertilizer production and warns against political polarization
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9 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
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9 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro's Senate run draws criticism over U.S. ties
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro ordered to testify to Federal Police in defamation probe of President Lula
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Ronaldo Caiado condemns Flávio Bolsonaro’s call to postpone US tariffs as treasonous
Presidential hopeful Ronaldo Caiado denounced Flávio Bolsonaro’s plan to postpone a new 25% US tariff on Brazilian goods as treason, while PSD vice‑presidential candidate Gilberto Kassab also criticized the Bol
10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Coca-Cola, Tesla and eBay ask US to drop 25% tariff on Brazilian citrus imports
Coca‑Cola, Tesla and eBay have asked the US Trade Representative to keep Brazilian orange and lemon inputs exempt from a proposed 25% tariff, warning of higher costs and supply‑chain disruptions.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro delays Senate candidacy announcement, cites legal concerns and US trip
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10 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
US tariff investigation targets Brazil's Pix payment system
The USTR may levy a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports, focusing on the Pix payment system; Brazil's Lula government opposes, while Senator Flávio Bolsonaro defends Pix, with a decision due July 15.
10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Brazil's PIX installment service challenges credit cards
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10 days ago

[POLITICS] 38 sources
Flavio Bolsonaro’s US tariff hearing draws Lula government repudiation
Flávio Bolsonaro attended a U.S. hearing on a proposed 25 % tariff on Brazilian goods, urging a post‑election delay. Brazil’s Lula administration denounced his role as treason and electoral manipulation, while
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Michelle Bolsonaro video alleged scripted with Nikolas Ferreira aide amid family power struggle
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11 days ago

[POLITICS] 26 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential candidacy to be formalized at PL convention on July 25 in São Paulo
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11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Flavio and Eduardo Bolsonaro weaponize Brazil's World Cup loss to attack President Lula
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11 days ago

[BUSINESS] 121 sources
US 25% Tariff Proposal on Brazilian Exports Sparks Hearings and Negotiations
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12 days ago

[POLITICS] 32 sources
Brazil's PGR seeks hearing of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in calúnia case against President Lula
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13 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
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13 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US pressure mounts on Brazil ahead of October presidential election
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13 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Brazil defends Pix digital payment system amid US tariff dispute
Brazil says its open‑access Pix system remains vital for merchants and rejects U.S. calls for import tariffs, while credit cards still dominate small‑business sales.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 30 sources
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13 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bolsonaro family poised for alliance as ex‑president backs Michelle and Flávio
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14 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro faces party crisis over video clash with ex‑first lady Michelle
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14 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Brazil intensifies talks with US to avert new tariffs
Brazil, led by Minister Márcio Elias Rosa, is deepening US talks to prevent new tariffs, covering digital trade, ethanol, IP and anti‑corruption ahead of a July summit.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil refuses to change PIX, offers new safeguards to US to avoid 25% tariffs
Brazil offered a trade‑action plan to the US, keeping the PIX payment system unchanged, to avert a possible 25% tariff, with a July 15 decision deadline.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 34 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro flies to Washington for USTR hearing, vows to defend Pix and oppose 25% tariff
Flávio Bolsonaro travels to Washington for a USTR hearing on a proposed 25% tariff, submits a request to suspend it, defends Pix and critiques President Lula.
14 days ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
U.S. Trade Office Schedules Section 301 Hearing on Brazil’s Agro Exports
USTR will hold a Section 301 public hearing on July 6 to review Brazil’s trade practices—including digital services, tariffs, IP, ethanol and deforestation—with about 70 Brazilian participants from agro sectors
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro congratulates Peru's new president and heads to US to defend Brazil's Pix
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro lauds Peru’s new president Keiko Fujimori and prepares a US trip to argue against extra tariffs on Brazilian goods while defending the Pix payment system.
14 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Brazil faces high interest rates and US tariff threat, says Finance Minister
Brazil’s finance minister warns that high interest rates hurt the economy and rejects a proposed 25% U.S. tariff, saying it would damage U.S. firms and trade ties.
15 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Brazil Defends Pix as Sovereign Payment System Amid US Trade Scrutiny
Brazil’s Pix is declared a sovereign infrastructure by Attorney‑General Messias; the US USTR targets it in a trade investigation, prompting a July hearing and a Senate proposal to keep Pix out of non‑Western l
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Brazil Defends PIX, Rejects US Tariff Threats as Washington Sanctions Crime Network
Brazil rejected U.S. claims that its PIX payment system warrants a 25% tariff, while the U.S. sanctioned Brazilian firms for laundering money for the PCC, prompting Lula to stress regional sovereignty.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 59 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro lobbies US to suspend 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, Lula brands family traitors
Flávio Bolsonaro pleaded in Washington to delay a US‑proposed 25% tariff on Brazil’s goods, claiming it would aid Lula, who in turn called the Bolsonaro family traitors, turning the trade dispute into a heated
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Brazil claims US tariffs aimed at influencing 2026 presidential election
Brazil says US’s 25% tariffs on select goods are politically driven ahead of the 2026 election, calling them interference; talks continue with a July 15 deadline.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US Secretary Rubio offers transition team to Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro as tariff talks intensify
US Secretary Rubio thanked Flávio Bolsonaro for supporting terrorist designations and offered a transition team if elected, while U.S. tariffs of up to 25 % loom over Brazil, prompting diplomatic tension.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro faces controversies at PL pre‑candidacy launch in Goiás
Flávio Bolsonaro’s PL pre‑candidacy launch in Goiás sparked controversies, with deputy Magda Mofatto blocked, candidate Humberto Teófilo removed from speeches, and party chief Valdemar Costa Neto barred from a
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Michelle Bolsonaro and Flávio Bolsonaro clash within Brazil's Liberal Party
Michelle Bolsonaro’s video accusing Flávio of humiliation sparks a public feud in Brazil’s Liberal Party, prompting Flávio’s apology, a visit to his father, and renewed investigations into his finances.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 57 sources
US‑Brazil tariff dispute intensifies as 2026 election looms
The U.S. plans 25 % tariffs on Brazilian goods amid a Section 301 probe; Brazil alleges the move is election‑focused political interference, while officials trade accusations and continue negotiations through a
21 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Brazilian professor sues Central Bank over Pix ownership
Professor Anette Toppan sues Brazil's Central Bank, alleging the Pix system copies her 2014 “Tá Pago” project and seeks at least 1 million reais in damages; the bank denies plagiarism and a judge has denied a I
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 62 sources
Michelle Bolsonaro clash with Flavio fuels PL turmoil ahead of 2026 election
Michelle Bolsonaro’s video accusing Flavio of humiliation sparks a public feud, prompting apologies, party mediation, and fears of electoral damage for the PL ahead of the 2026 race.
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
US tariffs could shut over half of Brazil's pig iron plants
US proposed tariffs of up to 37.5% on Brazilian pig iron could force closure of about 55% of plants, risking 60,000 jobs in Minas Gerais and hurting Brazil's steel exports.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil Election Becomes Key Test for Donald Trump’s Influence in Latin America
Donald Trump calls Brazil’s upcoming election a crucial test of U.S. influence in Latin America, while a Brazilian poll shows 93% support for the Pix system despite Trump‑linked tariff proposals.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 60 sources
Michelle Bolsonaro‑Flávio Bolsonaro feud strains PL party unity
Michelle Bolsonaro alleges humiliation by Flávio Bolsonaro over a PL alliance with Ciro Gomes; Flávio apologizes, PL leaders seek unity, and analysts warn the feud could hurt the party’s 2026 campaign.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Mercosur summit in Paraguay brings Lula and Milei together as Latin America sees a right‑wing shift
Lula joins Milei and other leaders at a Mercosur summit in Paraguay as Trump touts a right‑wing realignment in Latin America, naming Brazil the next test.
23 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Flávio Bolsonaro to Washington for July 6 hearing against 25% U.S. tariff on Brazilian goods
Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will attend a July 6 USTR hearing in Washington to oppose a proposed 25 % U.S. tariff on Brazilian exports; Brazil’s foreign ministry defends its position and cites ongoing diplomatic,
24 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Brazil Enacts Law to Boost Export Credit Insurance
Brazil’s new Law No. 15.359/2026 expands private insurer participation in export‑credit insurance, reducing public reliance and aiming to boost the competitiveness of firms after a $349 billion export record.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 75 sources
Michelle Bolsonaro says Flávio Bolsonaro humiliated her in phone call
Michelle Bolsonaro accused Flávio Bolsonaro of humiliating her in a phone call over a PL alliance dispute in Ceará; Flávio denied wrongdoing and apologized, sparking a family‑party rift that could affect their
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil's Lula pushes UN Security Council‑led Ukraine peace talks
Brazilian President Lula proposed a UN Security Council‑driven diplomatic push for Ukraine peace, which President Zelenskyy welcomed during the G7 summit, seeking a cease‑fire and renewed talks.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Donald Trump calls Brazil's Lula volatile after G7 speech
Donald Trump labeled Brazil’s President Lula “volatile” at the G7, sparking a rebuttal from Lula who warned the U.S. against meddling in Brazil’s elections and criticized new U.S. tariffs and terrorist design‑a
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Brazil's Lula Seeks Putin Contact to Mediate Ukraine Peace
Brazilian President Lula plans to contact Putin and involve UN Security Council members to mediate a Ukraine peace deal after Zelensky’s request, discussed at the G7 summit.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Flavio Bolsonaro unveils 'Brazil Without Fear' security plan with militarized border and harsher penalties
Flavio Bolsonaro's 'Brazil without Fear' plan proposes a militarized border force, classifies gangs as terrorists, lowers the criminal age to 16, and adopts El Salvador‑style prisons.
29 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
Brazil and Kenya defend China ties at G7 summit
At the G7 in France, Brazil’s Lula and Kenya’s Ruto defended China partnerships, countering G7 claims of trade imbalances; the summit also adopted a plan to reduce reliance on Chinese rare‑earth minerals.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil President Lula Rejects ‘Leftist’ Label at G7
Lula told IMF and Germany’s chancellor at the G7 he’s never a leftist, emphasizing his union background, while Trump called Brazil politically dangerous, sparking a brief exchange.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil's Lula warns Trump against meddling in 2026 election
Lula warned Trump at a G7 summit that Brazil will not allow U.S. interference in the 2026 election, defended its electronic voting system, and underscored sovereignty amid rising bilateral tensions.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Brazil's Lula urges Trump to stay out of Brazil's election
Brazil's President Lula told Trump not to meddle in Brazil’s election, calling his remarks disrespectful, and raised U.S. tariff and terrorist‑group designations as concerns.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil President Lula warns Trump against meddling in Brazil elections
Brazil’s President Lula rebuked Donald Trump, asserting Brazil’s elections are a sovereign issue and seeking U.S. cooperation on extraditions and gun control.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil's Lula rejects Trump’s call to meddle in Brazilian elections
Brazil’s Lula told Trump he cannot meddle in Brazil’s elections, rejecting the former U.S. president’s claim the country is “politically dangerous.”
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Lula and Zelensky meet at G7 to push diplomatic solution for Ukraine war
Lula and Zelensky met at the G7 in France, discussed cease‑fire options and accepted Lula’s proposal to help mediate with Putin, pledging ongoing contact to pursue a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine war.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 13 sources
Lula's comments on Trump and Neymar spark diplomatic tension and public humor
Lula rebuked Trump’s errant remarks at the G7 and later joked that injured Neymar is a ‘home‑office player’, drawing both diplomatic criticism and public amusement.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Brazil President Lula warns G7 on inequality and protectionism
Brazil’s President Lula told the G7 in Evian that rising protectionism and persistent global inequality require greater solidarity, climate financing and reforms of international financial institutions.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 84 sources
Lula rejects U.S. interference and slams Trump at G7 summit
At the G7 in France, Lula told Trump not to meddle in Brazil’s elections, denounced U.S. tariffs, urged rich nations to curb inequality, and met Zelensky on the Ukraine war.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
US threatens 25% tariff on Brazil exports; ApexBrasil hires US law firm
The US USTR announced a 25% tariff on key Brazilian exports, prompting ApexBrasil to hire a US law firm to help sectors prepare legal defenses ahead of upcoming hearings.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil's Lula seeks defence and tech partnerships at G7 talks with France and Switzerland
At the G7 in France, Brazil's Lula met France and Switzerland's leaders to deepen defence, technology and trade ties, promote health aid, and push for a Global Pandemic Accord.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Brazil's 2026 Election Outlook and Trade Challenges Highlighted in Expert Webinar
An expert webinar on 18 June will examine Brazil's 2026 election impact on trade, investment and competitiveness amid global tensions and regulatory challenges.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Brazil negotiates with United States to avert 25% tariff on exports
Brazil is negotiating with the US USTR to avoid a proposed 25 % tariff on its exports, seeking concessions on ethanol, sugar and other products while also confronting a separate 12.5 % forced‑labour duty ahead
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
US-China tensions rise over Brazil's Pix payments and critical minerals
US criticism of Brazil's Pix and Chinese interest clash with G7 doubts over a US plan to price‑control critical minerals, highlighting strategic US‑China competition.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
WHO and Brazil's Lula call on G7 to finalize pandemic treaty
Lula and WHO chief urge G7 to finish the pandemic treaty’s pathogen‑sharing annex, warning of a 25% chance of another outbreak and stressing equity and political will.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Amazonas deforestation drops 57% Jan‑May 2026
Amazonas deforestation fell 57% Jan‑May 2026, to 6,081 ha, with alerts down 45%; state agencies cite satellite monitoring and Operation Tamoiotatá as key drivers.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil’s Finance Minister Urges Lula to Contact Trump Over Pending US Tariffs
Brazil’s finance minister says Lula should write or call Trump to discuss U.S.‑proposed tariffs, stressing sector‑specific issues and Brazil’s trade deficit.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Trump ramps up tariffs and attacks Brazil's free PIX system
A poll blames Flávio Bolsonaro for new U.S. tariffs on Brazil; the Trump administration also attacks Brazil’s free PIX system, accusing it of harming U.S. card firms, while Lula defends PIX’s role in the market
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Brazil poll blames Flávio Bolsonaro, Lula for US tariff push
A BTG/Nexus poll of 2,017 Brazilians finds 42% blame Senator Flávio Bolsonaro and 39% blame President Lula for the US’s new tariff push, while 11% attribute it to an independent US decision.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 26 sources
Brazil's President Lula attends G7 summit in France
Brazilian President Lula attended the G7 summit in France, holding bilateral talks with France and Switzerland while confronting US tariff threats and an EU ban on Brazilian meat, urging multilateralism and new
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Lula and Trump could meet informally at the G7 summit in France
At the G7 summit in France, Zelensky reported a half‑hour call with Trump on peace, while Brazil's Lula may have an informal hallway meeting with Trump, amid broader diplomatic talks.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 8 sources
U.S. Tariff Proposal Targets Over One‑Third of Brazil’s Exports
The U.S. USTR proposes tariffs up to 37.5% on roughly a third of Brazil’s exports, risking R$13.5 bn losses for agriculture and prompting calls for Lula‑Trump dialogue.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Brazil President Lula heads to G7 in France without formal Trump meeting
President Lula travels to the G7 in France without a formal Trump meeting, will speak on aid and tariffs, and holds bilateral talks with France and Japan.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 26 sources
Brazil President Lula heads to G7 in France amid US tariffs and EU meat ban
Lula flies to France for the G7, facing US tariff threats on Brazilian exports and an EU ban on meat, while a Trump meeting remains unconfirmed.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Brazil's Amazon deforestation drops to historic low in 2026
Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell 61% in May 2026, with a 12‑month total at the lowest since 2014, while Cerrado alerts also declined; officials credit enforcement and funding, but warn of El Niño risks.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil's Amazon deforestation drops 61% in May 2026
Brazil reports a 61.4% drop in Amazon deforestation in May 2026, the steepest decline on record, crediting intensified monitoring and field actions. The U.S. has floated a 25% tariff over illegal‑deforestation‑
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Brazil records 61% plunge in Amazon deforestation for May 2026
Brazil's Amazon deforestation fell 61.4% in May 2026 to a historic low, with Cerrado also declining; the government cites intensified enforcement as the U.S. threatens a 25% tariff over illegal clearing.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Brazil braced for US tariffs and EU wine tariff cuts impacting trade
US tariffs up to 50% could hit 35.9% of Brazil's exports, prompting diversification, while EU wine tariff cuts under Mercosul‑EU will boost European wine competition in Brazil.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Brazil's Amazon deforestation drops as US tariffs on Brazil face criticism
Brazil reports record Amazon deforestation drops, refuting US‑proposed 25% tariffs that cited illegal deforestation, while President Lula calls the accusations dishonest.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 17 sources
Brazil's Lula to press for development aid and global governance reform at G7 summit
Lula heads to the G7 in France, pushing for higher development aid, reforms to the WTO and UN, and a discussion on AI, amid a U.S. proposal to tax Brazilian imports.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Brazil registers Pix as high‑renown trademark
Brazil secured a high‑renown trademark for Pix amid US pressure, and a poll shows 96% of Brazilians approve the payment system, praising the Central Bank and backing Lula’s defense.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Brazil expands sovereign fund program to cover agribusiness sectors
Brazil plans to extend its sovereign fund to agribusiness sectors while the vice‑president stresses inclusive growth, environmental protection and new industrial investments.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Brazil President Lula rejects US 25% tariffs on Brazilian exports over deforestation claims
Brazil’s President Lula refuses US 25% tariffs on Brazilian products tied to deforestation, demanding a study of US workers' wages and noting higher US deforestation, while noting record exports and a drop in (
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan Defends Sovereignty and Pix Amid US Trade Barriers
Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan defended national sovereignty and the Pix system, warned about US trade barriers, backed work‑hour reforms, cracked down on illegal betting, and pledged cooperation with
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Brazil wood and furniture exports slip in early 2026 amid tariffs and currency shifts
Brazil's wood export value fell 10% in May 2026 and the Bento Gonçalves furniture sector saw a 3.9% revenue drop in Q1, both impacted by tariffs, currency strength, and global trade uncertainties.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Brazil's President Lula Rejects US Tariff Threats, Calls for Wage Study and Deforestation Data
Lula said Brazil will not accept new US tariffs, demanding a US wage‑rights study and sending Amazon deforestation data to contest a 25% tax, citing worker dignity and trade respect.
about 1 month ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
G7 summit in France draws China and Brazil amid rising trade tensions
China’s Vice‑Premier and Brazil’s President will join the G7 summit in France to discuss trade imbalances, US tariffs on Brazil and EU concerns over Chinese low‑price exports.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
Brazil registers Pix as high‑renown brand amid U.S. trade dispute
Brazil’s government granted the instant‑payment system Pix top legal protection as a high‑renown brand, amid a U.S. trade probe threatening tariffs over alleged unfair competition.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Brazil's Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro clash over agribusiness and commerce agenda
Flávio Bolsonaro denounced Lula at a Bahia farm show, while the CNC plans a July meeting with presidential hopefuls to push a commerce agenda ahead of the 2026 election.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Brazil placed in top three most complex markets as US tariffs rise
Brazil fell to the third‑most complex market for business and faces a new 25% US tariff on many of its exports, highlighting growing regulatory and trade challenges.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Ronaldo Caiado warns US tariff justification and ‘Mexicanization’ of Brazil politics
Ronaldo Caiado says US tariffs on Brazil are justified by crime and corruption, and warns Brazil is being “Mexicanized” by drug cartels, urging terrorist designations for PCC and CV.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Flavio Bolsonaro launches task force as US imposes sanctions linked to Vorcaro scandal
Flavio Bolsonaro forms a task force to address Daniel Vorcaro's delation and faces new US sanctions, including terrorist designations and a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods.

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