In Brazil, Companies Exporting to the U.S. Take Collective Vacation After $77 Million in Sales Vanish

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 13/08/2025 at 11:17

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Companies Exporting to the USA Are Giving Collective Vacations After Trump’s Tariff Levy. Surcharge of Up to 50% on Brazilian Products Leads Wood and Furniture Industries to Paralyze Operations and Anticipate Recessions

According to O Globo, the tariff imposed by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, is causing an immediate reaction in Brazil. Various companies exporting to the USA are giving collective vacations as a way to cut costs and buy time while awaiting support measures announced by the federal government. The surcharge of 50% on most Brazilian products — and 10% on about 700 specific items — has drastically reduced orders from the world’s largest consumer market.

In the furniture hub of São Bento do Sul (SC), responsible for 14% of all furniture exported by Brazil, the impact is already visible. Just in the last year, the region sold US$ 77 million in furniture to American customers. With the drop in orders, about 600 workers are temporarily laid off.

Furniture Sector in the Red

The Union of Workers in the Construction and Furniture Industries (Siticom) reported that four companies have already granted collective vacations, while others are studying reduction of hours or partial suspension of activities. The Santa Catarina factory Artefama, which allocates 75% of its production to the American market, has brought forward the recess for 220 employees, divided into two groups, with the possibility of extension if there is no recovery in orders.

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Processed Wood Also Suffers

The mechanically processed wood sector, which generated US$ 1.6 billion in sales to the USA last year, is facing a similar situation. The industries, concentrated in the South and employing 180,000 people, are being pressured by American clients to lower prices to offset the additional tariffs.

Juliano Vieira Araújo, president of Abimci, warns that the strategy of granting collective vacations is a palliative measure: “Some layoffs will probably occur in the coming days”, he said. Companies more dependent on the American market have already halted part of their operations.

Millpar Case

Millpar, specialized in frames, baseboards, ceilings, and components for construction and decoration, placed 720 of its 1.1 thousand employees on a 30-day collective vacation, retaining only the administrative sectors. The company stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and that decisions will be made based on market analyses.

Uncertainty and Risk of Layoffs

For Luiz Carlos Pimentel, president of Sindusmobil, the unpredictability in exports complicates any planning: clients have suspended shipments or reduced orders, and redirecting production to other markets is a slow and uncertain process. Without a quick recovery, adjustments to the workforce and production capacity will be inevitable.

And you? Do you believe that Brazilian companies will be able to withstand this external pressure? Or will Trump’s tariff forever change the trade relationship between Brazil and the USA? Leave your opinion in the comments.

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In Brazil, Companies Exporting to the U.S. Take Collective Vacation After $77 Million in Sales Vanish

Companies Exporting to the USA Are Giving Collective Vacations After Trump’s Tariff Levy. Surcharge of Up to 50% on Brazilian Products Leads Wood and Furniture Industries to Paralyze Operations and Anticipate Recessions

Furniture Sector in the Red

Processed Wood Also Suffers

Millpar Case

Uncertainty and Risk of Layoffs

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