The government will expand the Brasil Soberano program, which offers credit lines to exporters affected by the tariffs

A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement could see an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods on top of the 25%, with the decision due next week.

The tariffs would include sugar, paper and steel. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said the U.S. decision was without any justification.

Tarifas americanas começam a valer na próxima quarta-feira (22) e atingem 4.000 produtos