On December 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee reviewed USTR activities and FY2026 funding priorities, with Ambassador Jamieson Greer as the witness. The hearing emphasized the use of reciprocal tariffs as an enforcement tool aimed at addressing a reported $1.2 trillion trade deficit. While the memo is written through an agriculture lens, the themes apply broadly across supply chains: More tariffs used as leverage … Read More
Brazil and USA: Imports, Exports & Key Commodities
Brazil and the USA maintain a strong and diversified trade relationship, which reached a total goods exchange of $92 billion in 2024. According to the U.S. Trade Representative, U.S. exports to Brazil rose by 11.3% from 2023, totaling $49.7 billion. Imports from Brazil to the U.S. also grew, reaching $42.3 billion, an 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. Trade Agreements between both countries In … Read More