Inflation In The U.S.: Brazilian Products Become Up To 60% More Expensive In American Supermarkets

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 30/08/2025 at 09:54

Descubra como a inflação nos EUA e as tarifas de 50% sobre produtos brasileiros estão elevando os preços de alimentos como carne moída, café e farinha de mandioca, afetando consumidores americanos.

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Discover How Inflation in the U.S. and 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Products Are Raising Food Prices Like Ground Beef, Coffee, and Cassava Flour, Affecting American Consumers.

The combination of inflation in the United States and the imposition of high tariffs on Brazilian products has directly pressured the wallets of American consumers. Typical Brazilian foods, such as cassava flour, coffee, powdered milk, and ground beef, have seen significant price increases, particularly harming the Brazilian immigrant community in the country.

The measure, implemented by the U.S. government in August 2025, aims to protect the local industry but has clear impacts on the cost of living for those consuming imported products.

Inflation: Prices Soar in American Supermarkets

According to reports from Brazilians residing in the U.S., essential Brazilian products have seen sharp price increases.

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The Impact of 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Products

In August 2025, the U.S. president announced 50% tariffs on various imported products from Brazil.

However, experts warn that these high tariffs end up being passed on to the end consumer, causing price increases and potential shortages of products.

Basic items, such as coffee and ground beef, become significantly more expensive, harming both consumers and small businesses that depend on importing these products.

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The rise in meat prices in the United States is not limited to the 50% tariff imposed by the Trump administration on Brazilian products, including beef.

According to an analysis by Agro Estadão, other internal factors are also pressuring the market.

The U.S. cattle herd currently numbers 94.2 million heads, which is 1% lower than last year.

Despite a slight recovery since January — when stocks were the lowest since 1951 — supply is still considered limited compared to demand.

Another challenge is the arrival of the New World screwworm, known as the “cattle devourer,” via the border with Mexico.

This pest, whose larvae feed on living tissue in animal wounds, led the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to announce an investment of up to US$ 750 million in constructing a bio-factory in Texas.

The goal is to produce sterile flies in a lab to contain the spread of the parasite.

Inflation In The U.S.: Brazilian Products Become Up To 60% More Expensive In American Supermarkets

Discover How Inflation in the U.S. and 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Products Are Raising Food Prices Like Ground Beef, Coffee, and Cassava Flour, Affecting American Consumers.

Inflation: Prices Soar in American Supermarkets

The Impact of 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Products

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Inflation In The U.S.: Brazilian Products Become Up To 60% More Expensive In American Supermarkets

Discover How Inflation in the U.S. and 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Products Are Raising Food Prices Like Ground Beef, Coffee, and Cassava Flour, Affecting American Consumers.

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