U.S. Set to Finalize 25% Brazil Tariffs by Wednesday as 10% Global Duties Near Expiry
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Updated · POLITICO · Jul 13
U.S. Set to Finalize 25% Brazil Tariffs by Wednesday as 10% Global Duties Near Expiry
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jul 13
Summary
Wednesday is the statutory deadline for the Trump administration to decide on proposed 25% tariffs on many Brazilian exports after a Section 301 probe.
USTR tied the move to grievances over deforestation, digital trade and corruption, and Jamieson Greer said final action would come "very soon" after last week's two-day hearing.
Former U.S. negotiator Wendy Cutler said officials are unlikely to delay or drop the tariffs, though they could narrow the product exemption list to soften the practical impact.
The decision lands just before temporary 10% global tariffs expire later this month, leaving uncertainty over which replacement duties will be in force by the July 24 deadline.