50% tariff by the USA on Brazilian pulp and paper imports: risks and opportunities

Written on 07/30/2025
Stephane RICHARD


The recent imposition of a 50% tariff by the USA on Brazilian pulp and paper imports, coupled with the ongoing Section 301 investigation, has fundamentally altered the competitive landscape of the Latin American forest products industry. For producers and buyers in the region, this presents a complex scenario of both significant risks and new opportunities.

Understanding these shifts and developing responsive strategies are paramount for maintaining profitability and market position. The Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2025, held August 11-13 in São Paulo, offers the critical insights and networking platform needed to navigate this evolving environment.

The conference will provide a comprehensive and data-driven understanding of these market shifts. The agenda includes expert analysis on supply chain realignments and the strategic implications for trade flows within Latin America and globally. You will gain direct perspectives from leading regional CEOs, such as Beto Abreu of Suzano, Cristiano Teixeira of Klabin and Alvaro Henao from Smurfit WestRock, as they share their assessments of the current situation and their companies' adaptive strategies.

Besides that, the meeting will also feature insights from financial analysts and market intelligence professionals, offering a holistic view of the financial implications and investment considerations within this new trade paradigm.

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with over 400 key market participants from across the value chain, including producers, packaging manufacturers, paper players, and, importantly, the financial institutions and market intelligence firms that are analyzing these changes. Identifying collaborative opportunities are essential for thriving in the restructured pulp and paper market and attending the Fastmarkets Latin American Conference is a strategic investment in your business's future.

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