The Tariff Policy of the Trump 2.0 Administration and Its Impacts on Brazil

Authors

  • Rabih Nasser FGV Direito-SP
  • Marina Takitani EESP/FGV

Abstract

The second term of President Donald Trump marks an intensification of the economic nationalism agenda, with the expansion of the United States’ unilateral tariff policy. This policy paper analyzes the main tariffs adopted by the Trump 2.0 administration, focusing on the legal foundations used (Sections 232, 301, and the IEEPA), the reactions of affected countries, and the economic and trade implications for Brazil. It concludes that, although the legal foundations remain the same as in the previous term, there has been an expansion in scope, intensity, and instrumentalization of tariffs, even though there is space for negotiations.

Published

2025-09-17

How to Cite

Nasser, R., & Takitani, M. (2025). The Tariff Policy of the Trump 2.0 Administration and Its Impacts on Brazil. CEBRI-Revista: Brazilian Journal of International Affairs, (14), 62–84. Retrieved from https://cebri-revista.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/265