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Companies Like Sudati, Millpar, and Brasilpine Initiate Cuts and Layoffs Due to New Tariff Imposed by Donald Trump
The first layoffs in the Brazilian timber industry have started to be confirmed following the announcement of the tariff on exported national products to the United States. Companies in the sector, especially in the interior of Paraná, have initiated collective vacations and staff reductions to mitigate losses.
According to data from the Brazilian Association of Mechanically Processed Wood Industries (Abimci), the sector employs about 180,000 people in Brazil, with half of the production destined for the North American market. The instability in international trade is already generating direct impacts on employment and the operation of various factories.
Sudati Confirms Layoffs and Cites Economic Uncertainty
Sudati, a manufacturer of plywood and MDF with units in the interior of Paraná, confirmed this week the layoff of 100 workers. In an official statement, the company reported that the decision was motivated by the uncertainty generated by the 50% import tariff imposed by the United States, which still has no final date to come into effect.
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“The measure proved necessary to ensure financial balance and the sustainability of operations, without compromising commitments to customers, suppliers, and partners,” the company stated. The timber sector had already been operating with reduced margins, and the new external scenario forced immediate containment actions.
Collective Vacations Spread Across the Timber Sector
In addition to layoffs, collective vacations have been adopted as a preventive strategy in several companies. Brasilpine, for instance, temporarily removed 1,500 of its 2,500 employees. The CEO, Eduardo Loges, justified the decision as a way to preserve jobs and maintain operational sustainability in the long term.
A similar situation is occurring at Millpar, which granted 15 days of collective vacations to 640 employees at its Guarapuava unit, in the central region of Paraná. All employees affected work in the manufacturing area of products destined for export. The company stated that it may extend the measure to more employees, depending on the developments of the tariff impasse.
Abimci Requests Extension and Warns About Retaliations
In a statement sent to the press, Abimci advocated for the extension of the deadline for implementing tariffs by the U.S. as a means to allow logistical and contractual adjustments by Brazilian companies. The entity also warned of the risks of potential retaliation from the Brazilian government.
“The application of tariff reciprocity could be interpreted as a direct retaliation, further complicating dialogue between the countries”, the association stated. For the sector, maintaining exports is vital, and the imposition of the new rate jeopardizes thousands of jobs and the international competitiveness of the timber industry.
Tariff Already Affects Exporters’ Operations in Paraná
Paraná is one of the most affected states, as it concentrates a large part of the country’s processed timber production. Factories that supply the American market directly are now facing a decline in orders, uncertainty in contracts, and rising logistics costs. The quick adoption of internal measures shows that the crisis in the sector may intensify in the coming weeks.
The political reaction to the tariff is still limited. So far, there is no confirmation of negotiations between Brazil and the United States to revise the tariff rate. Meanwhile, companies are adopting defensive strategies such as collective vacations and selective layoffs to avoid greater operational collapses.
Do you believe Brazil should negotiate with the U.S. or apply reciprocity measures to protect the timber industry?
Quanta gente sem noção, a culpa não é do barba, nem do xandão é do povo do sul. Antas kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Esse povo do Sul é ****, tinham que falar com o filho, de quem eles apoiam, para parar de trair o Brasil. Agora não querem retaliações, quá quá ra quaquá, são subservientes, lambe botas. O Brasil não pode baixar a cabeça, reciprocidade sim. E esses empresários estão fazendo chantagem, essa chantagem é a demissão que estão promovendo. Querem o Brasil fique de joelhos pra manter os ganhos.
Bravooooo. Penso o mesmo
Mas se não for para obter ganhos, do que vale uma empresa? Como manter funcionários e toda uma estrutura? Cabeças de porongos!
Realmente, seria muito melhor separar o sul do norte e nordeste.