# Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Type: Company

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 25% Tariffs on Brazil: How Retail Prices Will Shift on Key Goods
2026-07-20 00:50:17 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

U.S. retailers face a mixed bag: 25% tariffs on Brazilian apparel, sugar, and paper threaten to lift shelf prices, while exemptions for coffee and beef protect grocery margins. The selective tariff regime forces category managers to recalculate landed costs and evaluate alternative sourcing for seasonal and private-label lines.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/us-brazil-tariffs-retail-impact

### 25% Tariff on Brazil Apparel, Sugar Hits Retailers; Coffee and Beef Spared
2026-07-19 17:42:29 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 13

U.S. retailers face higher costs on imported apparel, sugar, and electrical machinery as 25% tariffs on most Brazilian goods take effect July 22. Exemptions for coffee, beef, and oranges shield key consumer categories, but the additional 12.5% forced-labor duty could squeeze margins further. E-commerce sellers must plan for increased landed costs.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/us-25-brazil-tariff-retail-apparel-sugar-exempt-coffee-beef

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