Trump's Tariff Exemptions Still Leave 22% of Brazil's U.S. Exports Facing 40% Surcharge

Brazil said on Friday that 22% of its exports to the United States still face a 40% surcharge despite President Trump expanding tariff exemptions to include coffee, meat and fruit. Vice‑President Geraldo Alckmin noted the share had been 36% before Washington's decision on Thursday. The move provides targeted relief for some exporters but leaves other sectors exposed to high duties and uncertainty.

01:29 AM, 11/22/2025Economy

Trump's Tariff Exemptions Still Leave 22% of Brazil's U.S. Exports Facing 40% Surcharge

Brazil's government announced on Friday that 22% of its exports to the United States remain subject to an additional 40% tariff, even after U.S. President Donald Trump expanded exemptions to cover key agricultural items such as coffee, meat and fruit.

Vice‑President Geraldo Alckmin told reporters in Brasilia that the share of Brazilian shipments affected had been 36% before Washington's decision on Thursday, meaning the new exemptions reduced—but did not eliminate—the tariff's impact on Brazilian trade.

The announcement underscores continuing friction in U.S.-Brazil trade relations and highlights how tariff measures can have uneven effects across sectors. While exemptions for major foodstuffs will provide relief to some exporters, other products remain exposed to steep additional duties that could influence trade volumes, pricing and supply chains.

Brazilian officials did not list the remaining categories still subject to the 40% surcharge. Trade analysts say that until a full list of exemptions is published and clarified, exporters and buyers will face uncertainty that could delay shipments or alter contracts.

Reported by Marcela Ayres; Edited by Chris Reese.

Trump's Tariff Exemptions Still Leave 22% of Brazil's U.S. Exports Facing 40% Surcharge

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