Addressing Threats To The United States By The Government Of Brazil

The order links trade penalties to alleged censorship of U.S. persons and companies, human rights abuses, and political persecution in Brazil. The tariff generally stacks with other applicable duties.

What the order does ​

• Applies an additional 40% duty to covered Brazilian goods beginning seven days after the order’s July 30, 2025 signing.
• Exempts specified goods, including certain aircraft, metals, energy products, fertilizers, wood pulp, and products already covered by designated national-security tariffs.
• Exempts qualifying goods already in final transit if entered before October 5, 2025.
• Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to administer the tariff and requires covered foreign-trade-zone goods to receive privileged foreign status.
• Authorizes higher tariffs if Brazil retaliates and possible modifications if Brazil addresses the declared emergency.
• Directs the Secretary of State and other senior officials to monitor Brazil, recommend further action, and report to Congress.

Who it affects ​

• U.S. importers of covered Brazilian products.
• Brazilian exporters and manufacturers selling covered goods into the United States.
• U.S. technology platforms and users cited as targets of Brazilian censorship and data orders.
• Businesses operating through U.S. foreign-trade zones.

Context ​

The order says Brazil’s actions against U.S. speech, companies, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro create an unusual and extraordinary threat.