US tariffs fail to slow Brazil’s beef outlook
10/09/2025
Speaking at a press conference on September 9, he said the outlook remains positive for companies such as JBS, Marfrig and Minerva despite a new 50% tariff on exports to the United States that took effect on August 6.
The US was Brazil’s second-largest beef market in the first half of 2025, taking 181,477 tons – 12.3% of total exports – mainly for hamburger production. Abiec said Brazilian sales benefited from tight US cattle supplies, but warned volumes will now fall as the higher tariff takes effect.
Perosa said Abiec is urging the government to negotiate tariff removal, with talks reportedly ongoing. He added that Brazilian exporters are also working to expand sales in Asia and Africa, and are in negotiations with Japan and Turkey.
Brazil exported 2.89 million tons of beef to around 150 countries in 2024, worth $12.9 billion. Abiec expects export value to increase by 14% this year.
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