Brazil's aerospace sector, led by Embraer, receives a major boost as the US scraps import duties on aircraft, while agricultural exports also benefit from reduced tariffs—reshaping trade dynamics between the two nations.
Brazil’s government celebrated the US decision on 24 February 2026 to eliminate tariffs on Brazilian aircraft imports, reducing duties from 10% to zero amid broader US trade policy shifts.
The tariff removal significantly benefits Brazil’s aerospace industry, particularly planemaker Embraer, which previously faced disadvantages against competitors like Canada’s Bombardier and France’s Dassault Aviation—both already enjoying duty-free access to American markets.
Aircraft ranked as Brazil’s third-largest export category to the US during 2024 and 2025.
The Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade estimates approximately 25% of Brazil’s US exports, valued at around $9.3 billion in 2025, now face a uniform 10% global tariff, levelling the playing field with other nations. Previously, about 22% of Brazilian exports encountered steep tariffs of 40% or 50%.
Agricultural products, including fish, honey, tobacco and soluble coffee, will see tariffs drop from 50% to 10%, enabling fair competition with international suppliers.
Currently, 46% of Brazilian exports to the US face no additional tariffs, while 29% remain subject to Section 232 duties affecting steel, aluminium, wood, copper and furniture sectors.
