The new tariff regime announced by the United States has brought significant impacts for Brazilian industry and opened a strategic window for sectors linked to the timber value chain and capital goods. The measure excluded key products from additional tariffs and established a reduced rate compared to the previous model.
Among the benefited segments are machinery and equipment, timber, furniture, and manufactured products, which are no longer subject to the expanded tariffs of the so-called “tariff hike” and will now compete under an initial global rate of 10%, with the possibility of a future adjustment to 15%.
The decision strengthens Brazil’s presence in the North American market, creating a more balanced international competitive environment and expanding opportunities for manufacturers operating with advanced technology, productivity, and high industrial performance.
According to estimates from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC), approximately 25% of Brazilian exports to the United States — around US$ 9.3 billion — will operate within this new tariff range.
Trade flow between the two countries reached US$ 82.8 billion in 2025, representing growth of 2.2% compared to the previous year, reinforcing the importance of the US market for Brazilian industry.
For the wood machinery sector, the new scenario represents increased competitive potential, encouragement of new international business, and the strengthening of Brazilian industry as a supplier of high-performance solutions for wood processing.
This global context demands increasingly efficient, robust equipment prepared to meet operations focused on productivity, standardisation, and cost reduction — decisive factors for companies seeking to expand their presence in foreign markets.
Source: g1 – Mariana Assis, based on data from the MDIC and the Federal Government (24/02/2026)
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