Initiation of Section 301 Investigation: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation;

USTR has formally initiated a Section 301 investigation into Brazil across six distinct policy areas, creating potential exposure for importers sourcing from Brazil and U.S. companies operating in Brazilian digital and financial markets. A determination under Section 301 has already been issued (signal ustr:fr:2026-11158), meaning the investigation has advanced to a finding that Brazil's practices are actionable.

The investigation covers Brazil specifically, spanning digital trade and electronic payment services, preferential tariff structures, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation practices.