📈U.S. Trade Investigation into Brazil's Unfair Practices
Initiation of Section 301 Investigation: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation; Hearing; and Request for Public Comments
Summary
In accordance with the specific direction of the President, on July 15, 2025 the U.S. Trade Representative initiated an investigation into Brazil's acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti- corruption enforcement; intellectual property protection; ethanol market access; and illegal deforestation. The Section 301 Committee is holding a public hearing and seeking public comments in connection with this investigation.
Agencies
- Trade Representative
- Office of United States
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The investigation addressed unfair Brazilian practices impacting U.S. businesses, including digital trade limitations, preferential tariffs, and inadequate intellectual property protection. These factors can significantly disrupt U.S. exports and create competitive disadvantages for American companies.