Brazil Faces US Tariff Ultimatum as Chemical Sector Demands Intensify

Brazil · Politics Key Facts —Tariff imposition. The United States announced a 25% additional tariff on selected Brazilian imports on July 15, 2026, effective July 22. —Negotiation framework. Brazil submitted a written roadmap on July 1, offering to reduce tariffs on roughly 300 tariff lines to avert the duties. —Chemical sector exposure. Brazilian chemical manufacturers…