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Trump Removes 40% Tariffs On Brazilian Food Imports

PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2025, 10:00 PM ET

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Washington, President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week expanding exemptions that remove a previously imposed 40% additional tariff on dozens of Brazilian food items, effective retroactive to Nov. 13. The order follows an earlier move removing a 10% duty and the administration cited initial progress in trade talks with Brasília. Exempted products include coffee, beef, orange juice and certain fruits, which Brazil exports in large volumes to the United States. Brazilian officials and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva acknowledged the change and are reviewing the order. Officials signaled monitoring. Based on 5 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 2025: Administration set reciprocal tariffs under emergency authorities.
August 2025: U.S. imposed a 40% additional tariff on most Brazilian goods.
Nov. 13, 2025: Exemptions were made effective retroactively to this date.
Nov. 20, 2025: White House released an executive order modifying tariff scope.
This week (Thursday): President signed order expanding exemptions for dozens of food items.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 3

Who Benefited

Brazilian exporters of coffee, beef and fruit, U.S. importers and American consumers benefit from restored market access and reduced import costs following the tariff exemptions.

Who Impacted

U.S. domestic producers competing with Brazilian imports face increased competition as tariff protections are removed, and policymakers lose a tariff leverage point.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 3
Distribution:: Left 20%, Center 60%, Right 20%

Who Benefited

Brazilian exporters of coffee, beef and fruit, U.S. importers and American consumers benefit from restored market access and reduced import costs following the tariff exemptions.

Who Impacted

U.S. domestic producers competing with Brazilian imports face increased competition as tariff protections are removed, and policymakers lose a tariff leverage point.