Washington Announces Investigation Into Brazilian Trade Practices, Digital Payment Services

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s probe comes after Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on Latin America’s largest economy.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on April 8, 2025. Kevin Mohatt/File Photo/ Reuters

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the opening of an investigation into Brazil’s “unfair” trading practices on July 15.

The commencement of the probe comes a week after President Donald Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on imports from the country.