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Notice2026-111582026-06-04

Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

Trade Representative, Office of United States

Abstract

The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices at issue in this investigation are actionable under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act). The Trade Representative is proposing action, including tariffs on articles of Brazil and certain exemptions, and invites comments from the public.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of determination and request for comments.
Dates
To be assured of consideration, the following schedule applies:

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Office of the United States Trade Representative AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). ACTION: Notice of determination and request for comments. SUMMARY: The United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) has determined that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices at issue in this investigation are actionable under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act). The Trade Representative is proposing action, including tariffs on articles of Brazil and certain exemptions, and invites comments from the public. DATES: To be assured of consideration, the following schedule applies: June 1, 2026: Comment period opens. June 22, 2026: To be assured of consideration, submit requests to appear at the hearing, along with a summary of testimony, by this date. July 1, 2026: Due date for written comments. July 6, 2026: USTR will hold a public hearing in the main hearing room of the U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436. If necessary, the hearing may continue on the next business day. ADDRESSES: Submit documents in response to this notice, including written comments, through the online USTR portal at: https://comments.ustr.gov/​s/​ . The docket number for comments is USTR-2026-0331. The docket number for requests to appear at the public hearing on the proposed tariff actions is USTR-2026-0397. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions about this n

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Citation: 91 FR 33854

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