Brazil condemns US move to impose 25% tariffs next week
Brazil has condemned the US decision to impose 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian products, effective July 22, following a US trade office investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by Brazil. Brazilian President Lula da Silva's office denied the accusations, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Lula's economic policies.
Why it matters
This trade dispute could escalate tensions between the US and Brazil, impact global supply chains for exempted goods like coffee and beef, and affect the economies of both nations.
People hold signs during an August 2025 protest against US tariff policy towards Brazil in Sao Paulo./Getty Images People hold signs during an August 2025 protest against US tariff policy towards Brazil in Sao Paulo./Getty Images Trump tariffs Brazil condemns US move to impose 25% tariffs next week Trade office cites investigation of Brazilian trade practices while Marco Rubio says Lula’s policies ‘bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Brazil has condemned the US decision to impose 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian products, after the Trump administration found a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the South American country.
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