# US-Brazil trade tariff impacts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-brazil-trade-tariff-impacts
> Updated: 2026-09-15T02:35:20.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-exports-grow-173-despite-us-trade-decline

### 2026-09-10: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-tariffs-pressure-brazilian-wood-exports-and-regional-economies

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