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US-Brazil trade tariff impacts

Overview

New United States tariffs have significantly impacted Brazilian exports, particularly within the wood industry. Between January and August 2026, key segments saw notable declines, including a 14% drop in pine plywood, a 50% decrease in moldings, and a 24% fall in wooden doors. The state of Santa Catarina has been disproportionately affected, with reports suggesting up to 72% of its exports to the U.S. could be impacted.

In response to these pressures, technical negotiations have begun between Brazilian and U.S. representatives. While shipments to the U.S. declined by 5% in August, the state of Santa Catarina saw an overall export growth of 17.3% due to diversification. This growth was driven by increased pork exports to Japan and poultry sales to China, providing a buffer against the volatility caused by American trade policy.

Entities

United States · Brazil · Federation of Industries of the State of Santa Catarina · China · Santa Catarina

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Santa Catarina exports grow 17.3% despite US trade decline

    Santa Catarina's exports rose 17.3% in August, driven by surging pork sales to Japan and poultry to China, offsetting a 5% drop in shipments to the United States.

  2. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US tariffs pressure Brazilian wood exports and regional economies

    U.S. tariffs are hitting Brazilian exports hard, specifically impacting the wood industry and disproportionately affecting Santa Catarina, where up to 72% of exports to the U.S. face potential impact.

Sources

eaemaq.com.br · ndmais.com.br · nsctotal.com.br