American Farmers, Loggers, and Industry Leaders Applaud President Trump’s Bold Tariff Action Regarding Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices

This week, at the direction of President Trump, Ambassador Jamieson Greer took final action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 by imposing a 25% tariff on certain goods of Brazil.  This comes after USTR concluded a yearlong investigation that found that Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices have harmed American workers, businesses, and innovators for decades by restricting American exporters’ access to one of the world’s largest markets.

Here are the top headlines:

• CBS News: U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices, White House says
• Bloomberg: US Sets 25% Tariff on Some Brazilian Imports Starting July 22
• Michigan Farm News: US ethanol industry scores major win in Brazilian import tariff decision
• New York Times: Trump Administration to Impose New 25% Tariff on Brazil
• NBC News: U.S. launches new round of tariffs with 25% tax on most Brazil imports
• ABC News: US imposing 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices
• WSJ: U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Certain Goods From Brazil
• Axios: Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods
• Washington Post: Trump hits Brazil with new tariffs in sign of what’s ahead

The announcement quickly drew praise from American farmers, loggers, and industry leaders, as well as members of President Trump’s cabinet.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Today, President Trump directed USTR to impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports. Let there be no confusion about why: President Lula and his government have not negotiated with the US in good faith. His economic policies are bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians. For the past year, Lula has put his own ego ahead of making a deal for the welfare of the Brazilian people, and these tariffs are the price for that.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins: For years, Brazil has put American farmers and producers at a disadvantage through unfair trade practices and illegal deforestation. Thank you, @POTUS and @USTradeRep, for taking action to hold Brazil accountable and fight for America's farmers. Brazil’s unfair 18% tariff on American ethanol has slashed U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil by more than 87% since 2018. Those days are ending. American ethanol is having its strongest year yet, and under President Trump, we’re fighting to open markets, level the playing field, and put America’s farmers and producers FIRST.

Consumer Brands Association President and CEO Melissa Hockstad: Consumer Brands supports the Trump administration's efforts to ensure that the final recommendations of its Section 301 Brazil investigation reflect domestic sourcing constraints and unavailable natural resources including coffee products, certain wood and plant products and other key ingredients… USTR's continued recognition and refinement of relevant annexes is a reflection of its commitment to increasingly durable and long-lasting trade policy that strengthens U.S. manufacturing and protects product availability and affordability for years to come.