Geopolitical Recession Hits Brazil, Exports to the U.S. Fall to Just 1.1% of US$ 3.6 Trillion Market After Tariffs Soar to 50%

Written by Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges

Published on 28/08/2025 at 10:22

Recessão geopolítica isola Brasil, ausência de diálogo com Washington gera tarifas recordes de 50% enquanto Índia, Alemanha e Itália mantêm acordos diretos com EUA

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Geopolitical Recession: Brazil Loses Ground in Global Trade and Faces Higher Tariffs from the U.S. Marcos Troyjo Warns That the So-Called Geopolitical Recession Has Created a Perfect Storm for Brazil, Which Saw American Tariffs Jump from 10% to 50%

The concept of geopolitical recession has been gaining traction to explain the current international landscape. The term, used by Marcos Troyjo, former president of the BRICS Bank, describes a world where cooperation among countries diminishes and zero-sum games prevail: when one country gains ground, another necessarily loses. In this environment, the United States stands at the center of the turbulence, characterized by the so-called “Trumpulence,” marked by harsher tariffs and increasing trade tensions.

For Troyjo, Brazil has squandered a rare window of opportunity. Until recently, the country paid only 10% in import tariffs in the U.S., an index considered favorable. However, the lack of dialogue with Washington, combined with an anti-American rhetoric and a push for de-dollarization, has led the country to now face the highest tariff among all American trading partners: 50%.

What Geopolitical Recession Means

In Troyjo’s view, the geopolitical recession is characterized by increasing distrust among countries and difficulty in establishing lasting agreements. He divides events into microgeopolitical ones, short-term, such as the Ukraine war, and macrogeopolitical ones, long-term, such as the dispute between the United States and China.

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The Missed Opportunity for Brazil

According to Troyjo, between April and July 2025, Brazil experienced a phase where it could have expanded its presence in the American market. With relatively low tariffs, there was room to capture new shares in the higher value-added goods market, such as furniture, textiles, and industrial products.

However, the absence of a clear trade strategy and political rhetoric against the U.S. created an environment of complacency. While Asian countries faced harsher tariffs, Brazil failed to leverage its competitive advantage.

Economic and Trade Impact

The numbers clearly show the loss of ground. The U.S. import market moves about US$ 3.6 trillion annually, which is equivalent to more than the combined GDP of 56 African countries. In this realm, Brazilian exports represent only 1.1%, or around US$ 41 billion.

For Troyjo, this low participation reflects historical commercial incompetence, as the U.S. is a natural destination for high value-added Brazilian products. The recent increase in tariffs to 50% consolidates an unfavorable position, making it difficult to expand national exports and reducing the competitiveness of Brazilian companies.

The Perfect Storm

The former president of the BRICS Bank summarizes the situation as a perfect storm: in addition to diplomatic isolation and higher tariffs, Brazil also faces internal and external pressures related to the debate on de-dollarization and the presidency of BRICS.

In this scenario, the geopolitical recession directly affects the country, which has ceased to be seen as a strategic partner and now pays the price for misguided choices in foreign and trade policy.

Marcos Troyjo’s analysis shows how the geopolitical recession exposes Brazilian vulnerabilities in the midst of global competition. While other countries sought to minimize losses through active negotiations with the U.S., Brazil distanced itself and ultimately faced record tariffs.

And you, do you believe that Brazil erred in not maintaining direct dialogue with the U.S. during this geopolitical recession? Do you think there is still time to regain ground in international trade? Leave your opinion in the comments — your perspective can enrich this debate.

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Geopolitical Recession Hits Brazil, Exports to the U.S. Fall to Just 1.1% of US$ 3.6 Trillion Market After Tariffs Soar to 50%

Geopolitical Recession: Brazil Loses Ground in Global Trade and Faces Higher Tariffs from the U.S. Marcos Troyjo Warns That the So-Called Geopolitical Recession Has Created a Perfect Storm for Brazil, Which Saw American Tariffs Jump from 10% to 50%

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Geopolitical Recession Hits Brazil, Exports to the U.S. Fall to Just 1.1% of US$ 3.6 Trillion Market After Tariffs Soar to 50%

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