The 10 Most Exported Brazilian Products to the U.S. That Total Billions of Dollars in Sales

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From Coffee and Meat to Embraer Planes, Learn About the Most Exported Brazilian Products to the U.S. That Will Be Most Affected by the New Tariff Announced by the American President, Which Could Generate a Billion-Dollar Impact.

A new and drastic trade measure announced by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, promises to shake the Brazilian economy. The imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazilian products, which takes effect on August 1st, has the potential to cause a billion-dollar drop in the most exported Brazilian products to the U.S. and directly affect some of the country’s most important sectors.

According to the news agency Reuters, the North American market is the second main destination for Brazilian exports, behind only China. The new tariff threatens the competitiveness of a wide range of products, from agricultural commodities to high-value-added manufactured goods.

What Is the New Tariff and When Does It Take Effect?

The measure announced by Trump imposes a 50% tax on the value of Brazilian products entering the United States. The new rule takes effect on August 1, 2025.

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The 10 Most Exported Brazilian Products to the U.S. and the Impact of the Tariff

The 10 Most Exported Brazilian Products to the U.S., Which Total Billions of Dollars in Sales

Below, we list the main affected products, based on export data for 2024.

1. Coffee

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: Almost US$ 2 billion (16.7% of total).
Impact: According to the consulting firm Cogo Agribusiness Intelligence, the tariff will result in margin compression for producers and increased prices for American consumers.

2. Beef

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: US$ 1.63 billion (532,653 tons).
Impact: Minerva, one of the giants in the sector, estimated a potential impact of up to 5% on its net revenue.

3. Orange Juice

Exports to the U.S. in the 2024/25 harvest: US$ 1.31 billion (41.7% of total).
Impact: CitrusBR classified the condition as “unsustainable,” as the new tariff represents a 533% increase over the existing rate.

4. Aircraft

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: US$ 2.4 billion (63% of total).
Impact: Embraer is the Brazilian company with the greatest exposure in this market and will be directly affected.

5. Semi-Manufactured Iron or Steel

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: US$ 2.8 billion.
Impact: This is one of the most vulnerable sectors, as the U.S. accounts for over 70% of total sales of these products.

6. Construction and Engineering Materials

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: US$ 2.2 billion (58% of total).
Impact: The strong dependence on the American market makes this sector highly exposed to the new tariff.

7. Wood

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: US$ 1.6 billion (over 40% of total).
Impact: Brazilian forest products will lose competitiveness to countries like Canada and Chile. Companies like Suzano may face difficulties.

8. Machines and Engines

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: US$ 1.3 billion (over 60% of total).
Impact: The measure is considered negative for companies like WEG, according to an assessment by UBS BB.

9. Electronics

Exports to the U.S. in the first half of 2024: US$ 1.1 billion.
Impact: According to Abinee (the sector’s association), the American market is the main destination for Brazilian electronics exports.

10. Oil

Exports to the U.S. in 2024: US$ 5.8 billion.
Impact: Fortunately for Brazil, this is one of the most exported Brazilian products to the U.S. that is exempt from the new tariff, which represents a significant relief for the trade balance.

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The 10 Most Exported Brazilian Products to the U.S. That Total Billions of Dollars in Sales

From Coffee and Meat to Embraer Planes, Learn About the Most Exported Brazilian Products to the U.S. That Will Be Most Affected by the New Tariff Announced by the American President, Which Could Generate a Billion-Dollar Impact.

What Is the New Tariff and When Does It Take Effect?

The 10 Most Exported Brazilian Products to the U.S. and the Impact of the Tariff

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