US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods Starting July 22 — First Under New Section 301 Strategy

Starting July 22, the US will impose 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian products after a year-long USTR investigation found unfair trade practices, including lax anti-corruption enforcement. Brazil is the first country targeted under the Trump administration's Section 301 strategy. Coffee, beef, and aerospace parts are exempt. Brazil has triggered a reciprocity law enabling retaliatory measures. A separate forced-labor investigation concludes July 24.