Sectors Hit by New U.S. Tariffs to Receive New Government Relief Plan Pedro Rafael Vilela – Agência Brasil Reporter Published on July 16, 2026 – 7:42 PM Brasília, Brazil About 18% of Bilateral Trade Will Be Affected, Says Minister The Brazilian federal government announced on Thursday (July 16) that it will reinstate its support program for business sectors affected by the new tariffs imposed by the United States. On Wednesday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) confirmed an additional 25% tariff on certain Brazilian products, alleging what it described as unfair trade practices by Brazil. The Brazilian government rejects the justifications used for the tariffs. The new measures will take effect on July 22 . "From this point forward, the government's priority is to assist and support these sectors that have been impacted by this unfair, improper, and illegal tariff imposed on us," said Márcio Elias Rosa , Brazil's Minister of Development, In...