According to the Minister of Agriculture, rates imposed by the Donald Trump government can disrupt both the US market itself and international
Last Thursday (4), the Minister of Agriculture, assessed that the additional tariffs imposed by as an opportunity for the Brazilian. From this Saturday, the United States will implement a minimum rate of 10% on all products imported from Brazil, as part of a commercial reciprocity policy. During an event on corn ethanol in Mato Grosso, Fávo pointed out that Brazil is competitive and can gain new markets, even amid international turbulence. He believes that the measure can generate inflation in the United States, as the increase in tariffs will make US products cost, and that Brazil can benefit from this situation, especially in the livestock sector.
In addition, the minister announced that the next plan will prioritize medium producers, with the objective of maintaining supply and containing food inflation. Experts from harvest and market assess that the direct impact of the tariff on Brazilian pork will be limited as the country exports little to the United States. However, Brazil can gain space in markets like and Japan, if these countries adopt retaliation measures against Americans. In the grain market, the measure is seen as negative for the soy complex, with a possible reduction in global demand for United States products.
With the end of harvesting in Brazil and the beginning of the crop in Argentina, the international demand is expected to focus more and more in South America. While the market adjusts to the new scenario, the next steps of large economies, such as European Union, China, Mexico, and Canada, will be decisive to determine the actual impact of tariffs and possible opportunities for Brazilian agribusiness. Brazil’s ability to quickly adapt to these changes will be crucial to maximizing the potential benefits. Finally, the situation highlights the importance of market diversification strategies and innovation in the Brazilian agricultural sector.
*With information from Valéria Luizette
*Report produced with the aid of AI
