USTR launches Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trade practices

Investigation will assess whether trading practices are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden U.S. commerce

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July 16, 2025

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) yesterday announced the initiation of a Section 301 investigation into Brazil's trade practices under the Trade Act of 1974.

The USTR release (July 15, 2025) explains that the investigation will assess whether the following trading practices are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden U.S. commerce:

  • Digital trade and electronic payment services
  • Unfair, preferential tariffs
  • Anti-corruption enforcement
  • Intellectual property protection
  • Ethanol market access
  • Illegal deforestation

Read the USTR notice

For more information, contact a professional with KPMG Trade & Customs services:

Andrew Siciliano
Partner, U.S. & Global Practice Leader

E: asiciliano@kpmg.com

Doug Zuvich
Partner

E: dzuvich@kpmg.com

Irina Vaysfeld
Principal

E: ivaysfeld@kpmg.com

John L. McLoughlin
Principal

E: jlmcloughlin@kpmg.com

Luis (Lou) Abad
Principal

E: labad@kpmg.com

George Zaharatos
Principal

E: gzaharatos@kpmg.com

Christopher Young
Principal

E: christopheryoung@kpmg.com

Amie Ahanchian
Principal

E: aahanchian@kpmg.com

Gisele Belotto
Principal

E: gbelotto@kpmg.com

Steve Brotherton
Principal

E: sbrotherton@kpmg.com

Jessica Libby
Principal

E: jlibby@kpmg.com

Dawn Olesky
Principal

E: dolesky@pmg.com

Frances Xing
Principal

E: francesxing@kpmg.com

 

 

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