Dossier
Sete Lagoas
Coverage of Sete Lagoas in the Nexus archive.
- 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.