On July 15, local time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said that under President Trump's instructions, Trade Representative Greer is taking final action in accordance with section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose 25% tariffs on some goods from Brazil. The Office of the United States Trade Representative said in a statement that the action was a conclusion reached after a year-long investigation. Brazil's policies on digital trade, tariffs, intellectual property rights, ethanol supply and deforestation are burdening US businesses. According to reports, the tariff measures will officially take effect on July 22.

On July 15, local time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said that under President Trump's instructions, Trade Representative Greer is taking final action in accordance with section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose 25% tariffs on some goods from Brazil. The Office of the United States Trade Representative said in a statement that the action was a conclusion reached after a year-long investigation. Brazil's policies on digital trade, tariffs, intellectual property rights, ethanol supply and deforestation are burdening US businesses. According to reports, the tariff measures will officially take effect on July 22.