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The agency proposed the levy as a result of a Section 301 investigation launched last year, with a public hearing set for July 6.
Published June 2, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump (left) holds a bilateral meeting with Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (right) at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center on Oct. 26, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The U.S. Trade Representative is seeking public comment on taking trade actions against Brazil for allegedly disadvantaging U.S. commerce.
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