US EditionTrump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices
BRAZIL, JUL 16 – The investigation targets Brazil's digital trade policies, tariffs, and anti-corruption enforcement, with a 50% tariff set to start Aug 1, despite a $7.4 billion U.S. trade surplus in 2024.
- Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed plans to impose a 50% duty on imports from Brazil beginning August 1 as part of efforts to address trade-related issues.
- The tariff follows the launch of a Section 301 investigation into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices directed by Trump.
- The investigation targets Brazil's tariff and non-tariff barriers, attacks on American social media companies, and preferential treatment in trade policies.
- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that Brazil's tariffs and other trade restrictions warrant a comprehensive review and may lead to appropriate measures.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vowed to reciprocate any tariff increases and plans to challenge the U.S. tariff with the WTO and BRICS partners.
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The investigation will seek to determine whether the actions, policies and practices related to the Brazilian government are irrational or discriminatory and whether trade with the United States is difficult.
USTR notice on its Section 301 probe of Brazil's trading practices
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Federal Register notice USTR statement Related: Section 301 Brazil probe to cover a litany of concerns, including preferential deals Citing Bolsonaro, Trump announces 50 percent tariffs, 301 probe for Brazil Weight: -20
US to probe Brazil over ‘unfair trading practices’, Trump demands end to Jair Bolsonaro trial
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he had launched an investigation into Brazil’s “unfair” trading practices, a week after US President Donald Trump threatened a 50% tariff on imports from Latin America’s largest economy.
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KIONThe United States initiated an investigation into Brazil’s “disloyal” business practices, intensifying President Donald Trump’s dispute with the world’s tenth largest economy over issues that include the criminal case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
By John Liu, CNN The United States has launched an investigation into Brazil's "unfair" trade practices, escalating President Donald Trump's dispute with the world's tenth-largest economy over issues including the criminal case against former President Jair Bolsonaro. The investigation will focus on digital trade and electronic payment services, preferential tariffs and anti-corruption interference, and intellectual property protection to determ…
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