Brazil formally requested WTO consultations over a 25% U.S. tariff and an additional levy of up to 12.5%, opening a dispute that could advance to a panel if bilateral talks fail.
The U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports starting July 22, following a yearlong investigation into unfair trade practices. The order exempts coffee, beef, oranges and aerospace parts. President Lula called the move unjustifiable and vowed retaliation, while Secretary Rubio accused Brazil of bad-faith negotiations.
The U.S. is set to impose a 25% tariff on over 4,000 Brazilian products starting next week, according to sources, and is also opening a separate forced‑labor investigation that could add an extra 12.5% levy. Negotiations failed, and Brazil is now weighing retaliatory measures while seeking dialogue with the Trump administration.
