The United States has announced a new round of tariffs on imports from Brazil, imposing a 25% duty on most Brazilian goods following a year-long investigation into the country’s trade practices. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said Ambassador Jamieson Greer, acting at the direction of President Donald Trump, has taken final action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to implement the new tariffs. According to the USTR, the investigation concluded that several Brazilian policies are “unreasonable” and restrict or burden US commerce. The findings cited concerns over digital trade and electronic payment services, preferential tariff treatment, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access and illegal deforestation, which the United States said gives Brazilian agricultural producers an unfair competitive advantage. The decision follows two public hearings, more than 360 public comments and extensive negotiations between the United States and Brazil over the past year, which the USTR said failed to resolve the identified issues. “Safeguarding American economic interests against unfair trade practices is the bedrock of President Trump’s America First policies,” said Ambassador Jamieson Greer. “Whether it is punishing U.S. technology companies for refusing to censor political speech, backsliding on anti-corruption enforcement, or allowing Brazilian farmers to exploit illegally logged land to gain an advantage over American farmers, Brazil’s unfair trading practices have prevented U.S. workers and producers from accessing this important market with over 210 million consumers.” Greer added that the 25% tariff is intended to address those trade practices and ensure American workers and businesses can compete on a level playing field. While confirming the new measures, the USTR said the United States remains open to further negotiations with Brazil sho