Trump’s Tariff Hits Hard: Brazil’s Exports to the U.S. Plummet

Brazilian Exports to the U.S. Fell 18.5% in August with Trump’s Tariff Hike, but China, Mexico, and Argentina Saw Strong Growth in the Month.

Brazilian exports to the United States recorded a decrease of 18.5% in August 2025.

The exported value totaled US$ 2.762 billion, in the first month after the start of the U.S. President Donald Trump’s “tariff hike“. The figures were released by the Department of Foreign Trade (Secex) of the Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services (MDIC).

Despite the drop in the month, the cumulative total for the year shows growth. From January to August, Brazilian sales to the North American market rose 1.6%, reaching US$ 26.576 billion.

Rising Imports

While exports fell, Brazil’s purchases from the United States increased.

In August, there was a 4.6% increase compared to 2024, totaling US$ 3.994 billion. For the year 2025, imports rose by 11.4%, reaching US$ 29.970 billion.

Trade with Other Partners

The relationship with China showed opposite movement. In August, exports to the Asian country grew 29.9% compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to Herlon Brandão, director of the Department of Statistics and Studies of Foreign Trade, the increase reflects a recovery in prices. “We are seeing a recovery here, a significant increase in exports to China, which had been declining throughout the year mainly due to price,” he stated.

For the year-to-date of 2025, sales to China fell by 3%. The decline occurred because average prices dropped by 7%, even though the volume sold increased by 3%.

European Union and Other Destinations

Trade with the European Union also saw a decline. In August, Brazilian exports to the bloc fell by 11.9%.

Other markets, however, showed significant advances. Sales to Mexico rose by 43.8%, to Argentina increased by 40.4%, and to Japan there was a growth of 7.6%.

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Edson

06/09/2025 15:21

Ou seja, 18,5% tá pouco perto do que os Bolsonaros esperavam. Mas de qualquer forma cabe sempre um agradecimento à família pelo rombo em muitas indústrias e cadeias produtivas. Mais uma obra entregue pelo Bolsonaro!

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