Brazil condemns US plan to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods

The United States announced a 25 % tariff on a range of Brazilian goods after a Trump‑era investigation identified what it described as unfair trade practices by the South American nation. The U.S. trade office cited a “series of findings” that prompted the tariff decision, which will apply to products such as soybeans, coffee, and certain industrial goods. The move follows a broader U.S. effort to curb what it sees as market distortions and protect domestic industries.

Brazil’s government has sharply rejected the tariff, stating that it has not engaged in any unfair trade practices. President Luiz Inácio Lula’s office issued a statement on X, calling the U.S. decision “unjust” and reaffirming Brazil’s commitment to fair trade. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio also weighed in, arguing that Lula’s policies are “bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians,” adding a political dimension to the dispute. The tariffs are expected to take effect in the coming weeks, pending further negotiations between the two countries.