Vice President Alckmin says US Supreme Court ruling restores Brazil trade competitiveness
Alckmin said Friday that the U.S. court ruling against Trump tariffs restores Brazil's market edge. The decision removes specific levies and strengthens trade ties.
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US Supreme Court on February 20, 2026, struck down sweeping tariffs implemented by the U.S. government's tariff policy under President Donald Trump that specifically targeted goods from Brazil 
BR. The ruling removes a uniquely high 40% levy that had directly reduced the competitiveness of Brazilian products within the U.S. market. By invalidating the measure, the court has effectively restored the relative competitiveness of affected exports, providing immediate relief for key industries.
US Supreme Court on February 20, 2026, struck down sweeping tariffs implemented by the U.S. government's tariff policy under President Donald Trump that specifically targeted goods from Brazil BR. The ruling removes a uniquely high 40% levy that had directly reduced the competitiveness of Brazilian products within the U.S. market. By invalidating the measure, the court has effectively restored the relative competitiveness of affected exports, providing immediate relief for key industries.Brazilian exporters of coffee and beef are among those most impacted by the removal of the 40% tariff. This legal development follows earlier tariff adjustments by the U.S. government, including several removals that took place in November. The decision arrives as the U.S. government issued a separate, contemporaneous announcement regarding a blanket 10% tariff, further complicating the broader trade environment in the U.S. market.
