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Brazilian exporters race to beat US tariff deadline on fresh tilapia exports

Brazilian exporters are flooding airports with last-minute shipments of fresh tilapia ahead of a 50 percent tariff set to take effect in August.

Brazilian tilapia producers have been scrambling to make the last available flights to the United States before the 50 percent tariff kicks in on Aug 1.
Brazilian tilapia producers have been scrambling to make the last available flights to the United States before the 50 percent tariff kicks in on Aug 1.Photo: Latam Cargo
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Published 30 July 2025, 16:57Updated 30 July 2025, 21:31
BrazilTilapiaDonald TrumpTariffsFrancisco Medeiros