Trump Initiates Investigation into Brazil's Trade Practices

Wed Jul 16 2025 23:26:33 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Initiates Investigation into Brazil's Trade Practices

The US administration is probing Brazil's policies affecting trade, citing concerns over fairness and competition.


The Trump administration, under the direction of President Trump, has formally launched an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, focusing on digital trade, tariffs, and anti-corruption.

In a significant move that could reshape international trade relations, the Trump administration has opened an investigation into Brazil's trading activities, describing them as "unfair." The probe will examine various Brazilian government policies, including those related to digital trade, electronic payment services, preferential tariffs, and allegations of anti-corruption interference. A statement from the US Trade Representative outlined that the goal of the investigation is to ascertain whether these policies impose unreasonable or discriminatory barriers that hinder American commerce.

This initiative follows a letter sent by President Trump to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, where he also declared a substantial 50% tariff on Brazilian imports effective from August 1. In response, Lula indicated that Brazil would reciprocate with corresponding tariff increases.

Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer emphasized that this investigation was undertaken at Trump's behest, particularly to address Brazil's actions against American social media companies and other alleged unfair trade practices that could negatively impact American workers, farmers, and technological advancements.

Last year, trade exchanges between the United States and Brazil reached approximately $90 billion, with the US exporting more goods to Brazil than it imported. As this unfolding situation develops, it will be closely monitored for its potential implications on both the American economy and Brazil's political landscape. Updates and additional details will follow as the story progresses.

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