E.O. 14323: Brazil Threats EO

Summary

Puts a 40% extra tax on many goods from Brazil to stop its government from hurting U.S. companies and free speech.

What problem does this solve?

The Brazilian government is forcing U.S. companies to censor people and is unfairly targeting political opponents. This order adds a 40% tax on many Brazilian goods to pressure Brazil to stop these actions.

Who does this affect?

U.S. companies operating in Brazil
Importers of Brazilian goods
Government of Brazil

What does this order do?

Declares a national emergency

Finds that actions by the Government of Brazil are an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.

Imposes a 40% tariff on Brazilian goods

Adds an extra 40% tax on most products imported from Brazil to address the national emergency.

Allows for retaliation

States that if Brazil retaliates against this action, the President will increase the tariff rate by a similar amount.

Cites political persecution of a former president

Accuses the Government of Brazil of persecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, which contributes to a breakdown of the rule of law.

Names a specific Brazilian official

Accuses Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes of abusing his power to target political opponents and suppress free speech.

Exempts certain goods from the tariff

Specifies that certain products, like some metals, aircraft parts, energy products, and fertilizers, are not subject to the new 40% tax.

Delegates authority to the Secretary of State

Gives the Secretary of State the power to use all authorities granted to the President by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to carry out the order.

What is the real world impact?

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Protects U.S. companies from foreign pressure

Uses tariffs to punish Brazil for forcing U.S. social media companies to censor content, turn over user data, and pay large fines, which hurts their business.

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Influences Brazil's internal politics

Cites the "political persecution" of former President Jair Bolsonaro, putting pressure on the current Brazilian government and signaling support for its political opposition.

When does this start?

The new 40% tariff on Brazilian goods takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on August 6, 2025, which is seven days after the order was signed.

Exemption for goods in transit

Goods that were already on their way to the U.S. before the tariff took effect are exempt if they are entered before 12:01 a.m. on October 5, 2025.