Brazil's Trade Troubles: A Tariff Tango with Washington The White House has announced a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, following a year long investigation into alleged unfair trade practices by Brazil.
The move targets lax anti corruption enforcement, protectionist policies, and the exploitation of illegally logged land to gain an advantage over American farmers.
The US has traditionally enjoyed a goods trade surplus with Brazil, totaling $424. 5 billion over 15 years.