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The United States has imposed 25% tariffs on most imports from Brazil starting next week, completing a year-long investigation into unfair trade practices by Washington, and renewing tensions with the Latin American nation after talks broke down.
Action taken under Section 301 of the Trade Act 1974 Brazilian targeting practicesSuch as instructions to US technology companies including X, Meta and Google to remove certain political content and suspend accounts belonging to US residents, preferential tariffs for Mexico and India, weak intellectual property enforcement and ethanol market barriers.
The 25% levy, which will take effect on July 22, will apply to most imports from Brazil, with exemptions for certain goods such as beef, orange juice, aircraft and parts and energy products.
The Brazilian Trade Ministry did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment.
The latest tariffs come after the Supreme Court in February struck down President Donald Trump’s previous 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, keeping the global tariffs at just 10%. Trump has sought to restore his tariff power by launching Section 301 investigations, which allow him to impose levies on countries engaged in unfair trade practices, without additional congressional authorization.
The additional tariffs are necessary to provide a level playing field for American workers and companies, the Office of the US Trade Representative said in a statement.
one in Post Shortly after the official announcement at X, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva “did not negotiate in good faith” and that the tariffs were Lula’s price for “furthering his ego before getting the deal done.”
This step was followed engagement monthsThis includes several high-level meetings between Brazilian officials and USTR representatives in recent weeks.
Lula reportedly said last month that Brazil would Do not accept treatment His country was reported to be referring to Trump’s proposal of 25% additional tariffs.
There could be a separate US investigation into forced labor enforcement Additional 12.5% Fee Above 25% on Brazilian goods, the decision will come next week.
This controversy has also spread to Brazil upcoming presidential elections in October. Lula has accused Senator Flavio Bolsonaro of helping him introduce tariffs after his visit to Washington, although the senator denied this and said he planned to convince the Trump administration to do so. Delay imposition of tariffs Till after the elections.