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Brazilian Beef Shipments Under Scrutiny After Trump Tariff Move

Published August 26, 2026

Brazilian beef shipments arriving in Houston are drawing attention following President Trump's announcement of temporary tariff relief for imported ground beef. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says public shipping records show Brazilian frozen boneless beef arrived in Houston shortly before and on…

Brazil Shifts Focus to Next Crop

Published August 14, 2026

Brazil’s second-crop corn harvest is wrapping up, with CONAB raising its production estimate. “Up in Mato Grosso, which is the number one state, they’re completely done harvesting,” said Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier. Conditions are different farther south.…

Brazil Takes Trade Action Against the U.S.

Published July 31, 2026

Brazil is taking its trade dispute with the United States to the World Trade Organization. The Brazilian government has requested formal consultations over new U.S. tariffs, including a 25 percent duty on most Brazilian products and an additional 12.5 percent…

Brazil Closing the Export Gap

Published July 23, 2026

The United States could soon lose its position as the world's largest agricultural exporter. A Financial Times report says U.S. agricultural exports totaled $171 billion in 2025, only $2 billion more than Brazil. Brazil exported a record $87 billion in…

Brazil Faces 25% Tariffs

Published July 16, 2026

The White House is imposing a 25 percent tariff on certain products from Brazil. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer referenced Brazil’s decision to block U.S. ethanol imports as one reason for the Section 301 trade action. Greer also said Brazil…

U.S. Input Costs Substantially Higher Than in Brazil

Published July 9, 2026

A new report from the National Corn Growers Association confirms U.S. farmers pay significantly more for crop inputs than their Brazilian counterparts. The study, which was conducted by Kynetic, found that U.S. seed corn prices were 68 percent higher over…

Section 301 Sought

Published July 8, 2026

Corn and ethanol organizations are urging the Trump administration to finalize proposed 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports while addressing additional barriers to U.S. ethanol exports. The groups say Brazil's 18 percent ethanol tariff and its low-carbon fuel program have…

USTR Goes After Unfair Trade Practices in Brazil

Published June 2, 2026

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is proposing a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian imports. With a Section 301 designation, the Trump Administration alleges Brazil engages in unfair trade practices. The complaint highlights market access for U.S. ethanol, intellectual property protection…

Rollins Goal: Bringing Ag Supply Chain Back Home

Published June 1, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins used her appearance at the Reagan National Economic Forum to outline what she considers the top priority for USDA: bringing more of America's agricultural supply chain back home. "It is about ensuring that every day our…

Ethanol Blend Increasing in Brazil

Published May 26, 2026

Brazil is expected to approve higher ethanol blends in June. The mandatory ethanol blend in gasoline is now at 30 percent and the proposal pushes it to 32 percent. The Brazilian energy policy council needs to formally approve the change,…

Articles tagged under: Brazil

Brazilian Beef Shipments Under Scrutiny After Trump Tariff Move

Brazil Shifts Focus to Next Crop

Brazil Takes Trade Action Against the U.S.

Brazil Closing the Export Gap

Brazil Faces 25% Tariffs

U.S. Input Costs Substantially Higher Than in Brazil

Section 301 Sought

USTR Goes After Unfair Trade Practices in Brazil

Rollins Goal: Bringing Ag Supply Chain Back Home

Ethanol Blend Increasing in Brazil

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