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Executive order · Wednesday 30 July 2025

Addressing Threats To The United States By The Government Of Brazil

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  • Authority: The executive order is issued under various U.S. laws, notably the IEEPA and NEA.

  • National Security Threat: Actions by the Brazilian Government threaten U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy through:

    • Interference with the U.S. economy.
    • Violations of free expression rights of U.S. persons.
    • Human rights abuses.
    • Political persecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

  • Judicial Abuse: Brazilian officials, particularly Justice Alexandre de Moraes, have engaged in:

    • Unlawful censorship demands on U.S. online platforms.
    • Suppressing dissent and targeting political critics.
    • Imposing fines on companies refusing to comply and overseeing criminal prosecutions for protected speech.

  • Economic Coercion: Such actions threaten U.S. companies by:

    • Pressuring them to change content policies.
    • Exposing them to fines or exclusion from the Brazilian market.

  • Political Persecution: The prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro:

    • Undermines Brazil's political stability and institutions.
    • Threatens free and fair elections in Brazil.

  • National Emergency Declaration: The order declares a national emergency due to threats stemming largely from Brazil, leading to:

    • Imposition of an additional 40% duty on certain Brazilian imports into the U.S.

  • Duty Implementation:

    • Applies to goods entered into the U.S. after a set date, with exceptions for specific products.
    • U.S. Customs and Border Protection will administer these duties.

  • Modification Authority: The President reserves the right to modify duties if Brazil retaliates or takes action to align with U.S. policies.

  • Monitoring and Recommendations:

    • The Secretary of State will monitor the situation and consult with various officials for potential additional actions.

  • Delegation: The Secretary of State is authorized to implement the order with consultation from relevant agencies.

  • Reporting: Regular reports will be submitted to Congress regarding the national emergency and actions taken.

  • Severability: If any part of the order is deemed invalid, the remainder remains effective.

  • General Provisions: Clarifies that the order does not impair existing legal authorities and does not create enforceable rights against the U.S.