A proposed U.S. tariff of 25% [1] on Brazilian products would affect more than one-third of Brazil's total exports, Abrão Neto said.

This potential trade shift threatens the stability of Brazilian exports to one of its largest trading partners. Because a significant portion of the national economy relies on international trade, a tariff of this magnitude could disrupt supply chains and reduce the competitiveness of Brazilian goods in the North American market.

Neto, the CEO of Amcham Brasil, said that the proposed 25% [1] tariff would target a wide array of Brazilian products. The scale of the impact is substantial, as the measure would hit slightly more than one-third [2] of the goods Brazil sends abroad.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, known as Amcham, serves as a primary link between the business communities of both nations. The organization monitors how shifts in U.S. trade policy affect bilateral relations, a relationship already characterized by complex agricultural and industrial exchanges.

Economic analysts typically view such tariffs as tools for protecting domestic industries, but they often result in higher costs for consumers and importers. For Brazil, the risk involves a potential decrease in foreign currency earnings and a need to diversify export destinations to avoid over-reliance on the U.S. market.

Neto's assessment highlights the vulnerability of Brazilian sectors that are heavily integrated into U.S. supply chains. If the proposal is implemented, the affected exporters may face a sharp decline in demand as the cost of their products rises by a quarter [1] due to the new taxes.

“A proposed U.S. tariff of 25% on Brazilian products would affect more than one-third of Brazil's total exports.”

The proposal signals a potential shift toward protectionism in U.S. trade policy that could force Brazil to pivot its trade strategy. If more than 33% of exports are impacted, Brazil may seek to strengthen trade ties with other blocs, such as the European Union or China, to mitigate the economic shock of losing preferential access to the U.S. market.