Listeners, welcome to the latest edition of Brazil Tariff News and Tracker. As of November 26, 2025, major developments in US-Brazil trade relations are making headlines, especially under the ongoing Trump administration. Here’s what you need to know right now.
The most significant news this week is President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back the steep additional tariffs that had targeted Brazilian agricultural products for much of this year. According to reports from both InsideTrade and iContainers, over 200 agricultural and staple food items—including coffee, beef, juices, sugar, and spices—were exempted from the 40% punitive tariff as of November 13, 2025. This rollback means US imports of Brazilian coffee, beef, and tropical fruits are now facing a 10% tariff, down sharply from the 50% rate imposed just a few months ago. Industry analysts, such as those at Valor Econômico and DatamarNews, confirm that the effective share of Brazil’s exports to the US hit by tariff hikes has dropped from 34% to 22% this month, a substantial decline thanks to recent exemptions and diplomatic engagement.
The path to these tariff rollbacks wasn’t smooth. Earlier in 2025, the Trump administration had ratcheted up trade pressure by combining a 10% reciprocal “baseline” tariff with an additional 40% surcharge specifically on Brazil’s food and agricultural exports. This escalation dealt a heavy blow to Brazilian agribusiness, with Agrideria Industrial LLC estimating losses around USD 240 million since the measures began in August. Brazilian beef exports to the US dropped off sharply, as Expanamarkets points out, but the country broke export records overall this year by pivoting to other destinations such as China, Mexico, and Egypt.
Diplomatic tensions remain, however. Brazil’s Vice President and Trade Minister Geraldo Alckmin, speaking this week, confirmed that Brazil has started formal procedures to develop reciprocal tariffs against the United States. This move comes under a new economic reciprocity law and is intended to speed up ongoing negotiations. Alckmin emphasized, “Brazil will not give up on its sovereignty,” echoing President Lula’s consistent calls for intensified dialogue and fairer terms. Camex, the Brazilian foreign trade chamber, now has 30 days to determine how to respond to the US’s earlier 50% tariffs, although no definitive timeline for Brazilian countermeasures has been established.
Meanwhile, US trade policy is in flux as legal challenges advance to the Supreme Court. Several federal courts have already ruled that the current use of emergency powers to impose reciprocal tariffs oversteps presidential authority, but these rulings are stayed as appeals progress.
Listeners, the key takeaway is that US-Brazil trade has shifted dramatically in just a matter of weeks. While many of the most punishing tariffs have been lifted, and the rate for major Brazilian agricultural products reverts to a 10% baseline, ongoing negotiations and legal uncertainties mean the situation could change quickly. We’ll be tracking all the developments so you stay informed.
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