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The Little-Known Brazilian Export With the Most to Lose From US Tariffs
Pig iron, a raw iron used by steel mills, is Brazil's top export to the United States. Minas Gerais, Brazil's main hub for pig iron exports, sold approximately $1 billion to the U.S. in 2025, making it highly vulnerable to U.S. tariffs.
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