On July 9, 2025, President Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on goods imported from Brazil into the United States, set to take effect on August 1st. In response, President Lula pledged reciprocal measures. With the United States as Brazil’s second largest trading partner, the move could disrupt supply chains, affect countless businesses, and jeopardize decades of bilateral cooperation and economic integration.

In light of these rapidly evolving developments, the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce hosted a webinar examining the potential impact of the tariffs on the Brazil-US economic partnership and on the broader commercial relationship built over decades. The discussion brought together trade experts, legal analysts, and industry leaders to explore the potential implications of these measures for businesses on both sides of the hemisphere.

Moderator

Will Landers, President & Chairperson of the Board, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce

Speakers

Christopher Garman, Managing Director for the Americas, Eurasia Group

Brian Janovitz, Partner, DLA Piper

Guilherme Melhado Miranda, Managing Director Americas, Suzano Pulp and Paper

Fabrizio Sardelli Panzini, Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs, Amcham Brasil

Antonio J. Rivera, Partner, Customs Practice Co-Leader, ArentFox Schiff LLP

Marcos Troyjo, Former Deputy Minister of the Economy and Special Secretary for Foreign Trade & International Affairs, Brazil

Webinar organized in partnership with ArentFox Schiff LLP and DLA Piper

See what happened at the event

Catch the highlights and full recap on our YouTube channel.