Brazil’s exports to the U.S. drop for fourth straight month

Brazilian exports to the United States recorded a fourth consecutive decline in November, falling 28.1%, according to data released by the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil (Amcham Brasil). Since the imposition of tariffs of up to 50% on Brazilian products in August, foreign sales performance has shown negative and concerning results.

The contraction was broad, affecting both tariffed products and items not subject to surcharges, such as petroleum and cellulose, demonstrating a generalized weakening of bilateral trade flows.

Exports show slight signs of recovery.
Despite the sharp decline, Amcham Brasil noted that the reduction recorded in November was less severe than in October, which may indicate the beginning of a gradual recovery. This movement is attributed to recent exemptions granted to agribusiness products, considered strategic in Brazil’s export basket.

Even so, surcharges of up to 50% continue to apply to more than one-third of Brazilian exports to the U.S. market, pressuring results and limiting the country’s competitiveness.

Below is a historical overview of Brazil’s container exports to the United States starting in January 2022. The chart was prepared using DataLiner data:

Brazilian Container Exports to the United States | Jan 2022 to Oct 2025 | TEU

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Amcham Brasil calls for progress on trade agreement
According to the president of Amcham Brasil, Abrão Neto, the current scenario reinforces the need for a bilateral agreement between Brazil and the United States.

“The two countries have intensified high-level dialogue, a path that needs to be deepened. It is essential to seek an agreement capable of reducing the surcharges, normalizing access to the U.S. market, and strengthening cooperation on issues of common interest,” Neto highlighted.

Economic partnership requires structural solutions
Amcham Brasil reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with governments and the private sector in seeking structural solutions to strengthen the economic relationship between the two countries. According to the organization, commercial stability and predictable rules for accessing the U.S. market are essential to ensure security for Brazilian exporters and drive sustainable growth in bilateral trade.

Source: Portal do Agronegócio

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