USA to impose a Whopping 50% Tariff on Brazil!

07/10/25  For some context, it's worth noting that the United States currently runs a trade surplus, not a deficit, with Brazil.  Or at least, it has up to now.  Reciprocity is Brazil's policy by law, so that's likely to change.   Seems like another case of

1. Load gun
2. Take aim at own foot
3. FIRE!!!!

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The USA has always collected "Duty" on imported items from Brazil, both on new and used items, this includes the shipment of personal items. The threshold value of goods sent into the USA is only $50 US dollars, however declared values under $800 are rarely inspected, or charged. For example, this duty is supposed to be collected by the carrier, say the USPS, on both new and used personal items and gifts.

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@rraypo Maybe or maybe Trump saw this headline "Brazil’s Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro, a Trump ally" and he is retaliating. Funny how Brazil had a 10% Tariff from the USA until Bolsonaro was put under house arrest.  Guess those "personal items" went up 40%. What a coincidence.

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Google says:

Many key Brazilian exports are exempt from the additional 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Some notable exemptions include:

Agricultural products: Orange juice, orange pulp, nuts, cellulose (pulp), NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) or blended fertilizers. Fresh orange juice, which the U.S. primarily imports from Brazil, is also exempt.

Industrial products: Civil aircraft and aircraft parts, pig iron, precious metals, wood pulp, certain refined copper products, and parts and components used in civil aircraft.

Energy-related products: Energy, oil, LNG (Liquified Natural Gas), coal, gas, and transport fuels.

It is important to note that the tariffs are still in effect for several sectors, including coffee, beef, and certain fruits.

While these exemptions offer relief to several sectors, the tariffs are still expected to significantly impact Brazil's trade with the U.S., particularly in the affected industries.

There are over 700 exemptions to the tariffs

08/11/25 There are over 700 exemptions to the tariffs - @KenAquarius

As of now Brazil isn't retaliating, although the laws are in place to do so whenever the government wants to pull the trigger.  Just giving Trump rope and biding its time, waiting for the orders of TACOs that will probably come.  700 is just the beginning.