Trump's Tariff Hurts Exporters, but Eases Burden on Brazilians: Red Meat Prices Drop 3.4% and Vegetables 6.7% with Increased Domestic Supply

Trump’s Tariff Hurts Exporters, but Eases Burden on Brazilians: Red Meat Prices Drop 3.4% and Vegetables 6.7% with Increased Domestic Supply

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 24/09/2025 at 09:41

Entenda como o tarifaço de Trump fez a carne vermelha cair 3,4% e os legumes 6,7% no Brasil. Saiba por que a medida que afeta o agro alivia o seu bolso.

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U.S. Protectionist Measure Affects Exports, But Increases Domestic Food Supply, Resulting in Price Drops of Up to 6.7% for Consumers, Study Indicates.

The Trump Tariff, which imposed new trade barriers on Brazilian products, is beginning to show a dual effect on the national economy. While the measure directly harms exporters, it has unexpectedly provided relief for consumers. With reduced shipments to the United States, the supply of foods like red meat and vegetables has increased in the domestic market, causing a significant drop in prices in August, according to a study by Neogrid, released exclusively by the InfoMoney portal.

This scenario illustrates the complex dynamics of global trade relations and their direct impact on the daily lives of people. The greater availability of products that were previously destined for export forced a re-adjustment of prices in retail. Essential items on the tables of Brazilians, such as beef cuts and a variety of vegetables, recorded the most significant drops, reflecting an immediate consequence of U.S. trade policy that, indirectly, benefited local purchasing power.

Impact on Agribusiness: Exporters Feel the Weight of the Taxes

The imposition of a 50% tax on Brazilian imports by the U.S. has hit strategic sectors of the national agribusiness hard. Meat and vegetable producers, who relied on the American market as one of their main destinations, saw export volumes plummet. This trade barrier poses a financial and logistical challenge, forcing companies to seek alternative markets or redirect their production for domestic consumption, often with lower profit margins.

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Relief at the Checkout: The Decline in Consumer Prices

The most noticeable effect for the public has been the reduction in prices at the supermarket. According to Neogrid’s data, detailed by InfoMoney, the category of vegetables saw the largest decline, with a decrease of 6.7% in August. Favorable climatic factors were already contributing to a good harvest, but the increase in domestic supply, caused by the Trump Tariff, was decisive for this significant price retraction.

In the protein sector, relief was also notable. The price per kilogram of beef cuts fell by 3.4%, from R$ 38.07 in July to R$ 36.77 in August. Pork followed the same trend, with a decrease of 3.0%, falling from R$ 19.45 to R$ 18.87. Even eggs, another staple item, recorded a drop of 4.0% during the same period. Cassava flour also showed a decline of 2.5%, completing the list of products positively impacted for the consumer.

Not Everything Dropped: Other Products See Increases and Inflation Persists

Despite the decline in key foods, Neogrid’s study, as reported by InfoMoney, shows that inflation continues to press other categories of products. Hygiene and daily consumption items saw increases, such as toothpaste (+1.9%) and margarine (+1.7%). Soy oil (+1.6%) and salt (+1.6%) also became more expensive in August. Beer, a widely consumed item, followed the rising trend with an increase of 1.2%, reaching an average price of R$ 13.21.

The major villain of accumulated inflation, however, remains coffee. Analyzing the period from December 2024 to August 2025, the average price per kilogram of coffee (both ground and beans) jumped from R$ 53.58 to R$ 73.75, an impressive variation of 37.6%. This data shows that, although the Trump Tariff generated a localized deflationary effect in some sectors, other macroeconomic factors such as harvest, logistics, and exchange rates continue to influence the overall cost of living for Brazilians.

Do you agree with this change? Do you think it impacts the market? Leave your opinion in the comments, we want to hear from those who experience this firsthand.

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Trump’s Tariff Hurts Exporters, but Eases Burden on Brazilians: Red Meat Prices Drop 3.4% and Vegetables 6.7% with Increased Domestic Supply

U.S. Protectionist Measure Affects Exports, But Increases Domestic Food Supply, Resulting in Price Drops of Up to 6.7% for Consumers, Study Indicates.

Impact on Agribusiness: Exporters Feel the Weight of the Taxes

Relief at the Checkout: The Decline in Consumer Prices

Not Everything Dropped: Other Products See Increases and Inflation Persists

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Trump’s Tariff Hurts Exporters, but Eases Burden on Brazilians: Red Meat Prices Drop 3.4% and Vegetables 6.7% with Increased Domestic Supply

U.S. Protectionist Measure Affects Exports, But Increases Domestic Food Supply, Resulting in Price Drops of Up to 6.7% for Consumers, Study Indicates.

Impact on Agribusiness: Exporters Feel the Weight of the Taxes

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