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July 16, 2026
U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Most Brazilian Imports Following Investigation
- The U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22, concluding a yearlong investigation into unfair trade practices.
- Exemptions include beef, orange juice, aircraft and parts, and energy products to avoid supply chain disruptions.
- The U.S. Trade Representative stated the tariffs are necessary to level the playing field for American workers, following failed negotiations with Brazil.
5 Sources
- US imposing a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practicesJul 16, 2026 at 3:30 AM · Independent
- The U.S. is imposing a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian goods, following a yearlong investigation by trade officials into what they described as unfair trade practicesJul 16, 2026 at 4:40 AM · WSJ
- Brazil condemns US move to impose 25% tariffs next weekJul 16, 2026 at 5:01 AM · The Guardian
- U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over 'unfair trade practices'Jul 16, 2026 at 5:19 AM · CNBC
- Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goodsJul 16, 2026 at 8:02 AM · Axios