Welcome to Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. I'm bringing you the latest developments on US-Brazil trade policy as of late November 2025.
President Trump has made a significant move regarding Brazilian imports. Just this week, the administration lifted the 40 percent tariffs that were imposed on Brazilian food products back in July. This rollback affects Brazilian beef, coffee, cocoa, and fruit entering the United States. The tariffs are being removed effective November 13th, and the White House has indicated that refunds may be issued for tariffs already collected under the previous policy.
Trump made this decision following a conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The original tariffs had been implemented as leverage related to Brazil's prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is an ally of the current US administration. Now that political motivation has shifted, so has the trade policy.
What does this mean for beef prices specifically? Here's where it gets complicated for American consumers. While the tariff removal should theoretically lower prices, beef costs remain historically elevated. Ground beef prices have jumped 14.7 percent year-over-year as of September 2025, with uncooked ground beef up 12.9 percent. The CEO of Omaha Steaks warned that ground beef could reach ten dollars per pound before the end of 2026, with prices potentially staying high until late 2027. Since 2020, beef prices have increased by more than 50 percent overall.
The tariff removal addresses a supply issue. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins noted that Americans consume about 12 million metric tons of beef annually, with only 10 million coming from domestic producers. That two million metric ton shortfall represents exactly where Brazilian imports become critical. However, experts warn that any price relief will be gradual. The reduction in tariffs creates downward pressure on imported beef cuts, but logistical challenges and the reality that distributors don't always pass savings to consumers means relief won't be immediate.
This tariff reversal also reflects the broader reassessment happening across the Trump administration. Similar food tariff reductions have been enacted on products from other countries, as the administration responds to growing American frustration over grocery store prices. Brazilian seafood exports, which had been heavily impacted by US tariffs earlier this year, may also begin recovering under this new framework.
For listeners tracking these developments, this represents a significant pivot in US-Brazil trade relations. The removal of these tariffs signals a potential easing of tensions and a recognition that protectionist policies have contributed to higher consumer costs.
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