The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has initiated an investigation into Brazil's trade practices to assess whether they unfairly restrict U.S. exports. This probe, launched under Section 301 of the Trade Act, follows requests and prior tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The investigation aims to determine if tariff actions against Brazil may be necessary due to alleged unfair trade policies that could be harming American businesses operating in Brazil. The Trump administration's move marks an escalation in trade tensions between the two countries, with the U.S. government formally examining Brazil's commercial conduct to evaluate potential restrictions on U.S. commerce.