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Economic Reciprocity Law
Coverage of Economic Reciprocity Law in the Nexus archive.
- US slaps 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods after probe on unfair trade practices
The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing unfair trade practices including policies on Brazil's Pix payment system, court orders involving digital platforms, ethanol, and illegal deforestation. Brazil plans to invoke its Economic Reciprocity Law in response, while exemptions for goods like beef, coffee, and aircraft have been outlined.
- US Confirms 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods Starting July 22
The US will impose a 25% tariff on 4,200 Brazilian products, excluding petroleum, beef, and coffee, starting July 22. Brazil has invoked its Economic Reciprocity Law, potentially allowing it to suspend US intellectual property rights and trade concessions in response.