USA announce when the tariff is worth steel and aluminum.

The US government will maintain the decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports from March 12. The confirmation was made by US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, on Sunday, 9.

The measure was announced amid a series of international debates on the impacts of the decision on US trade relations with various exporting countries, including Brazil.

“Yes,” Lutnick told NBC News, when asked if the tariff will take effect on Wednesday (12), as provided by the US Administration.

The decision follows an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on February 18. The document determines the application of the 25% rate on all steel and aluminum imports, without distinction between exporting countries.

The measure has generated repercussion in different economic sectors and was recently discussed by Brazilian authorities. Last week, Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin held a video conferencing with the US Secretary of Commerce to address the issue. During the conversation, Alckmin expressed concern about the possible effects of the decision on the Brazilian metal industry.

Brazilian steel and aluminum exports to the United States make up a significant part of the commercial agenda between the two countries. The new tariff could have a direct impact on the volume of shipments and the sector’s competitiveness in the US market.

The executive order signed by Trump justifies the application of tariffs as a measure of protection to national industry. According to the US government, the decision aims to reduce the dependence on imported inputs considered strategic for the country’s economic security.

US authorities claim that the measure is supported by legal provisions that allow commercial restrictions on situations considered at risk to national security. The government maintains that increased internal steel and aluminum production is necessary to ensure the supply of these materials in any emergency situations.

Since the announcement of the measure, several countries have expressed opposition to the fare. Representatives of foreign governments have been requesting exceptions or seeking to negotiate diplomatic alternatives to mitigate commercial impacts.

Brazil is among the main exporters of steel to the United States. According to data from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, a relevant portion of Brazilian Steel Exports is destined for the US market.

The sector represents a production chain with significant participation in the country’s industrial GDP and employs thousands of workers.

Brazilian industry states that the imposition of the fare can compromise the performance of exports, generate economic losses and affect the balance of productive chains in the country. Sector entities have been requesting the Brazilian government to adopt diplomatic measures to try to reverse or alleviate the effects of US decision.

Despite demonstrations of affected countries, the US government has reiterated that there is no forecast of revision of the measure in the short term.

The US Department of Trade has reported that it continues to monitor the impacts of the tariff and will continue to evaluate possible adjustments, if necessary, based on security criteria and economic interest.

The tariff’s entry into force is confirmed to Wednesday, 12, according to the schedule established by the White House. There is still no definition of the possibility of granting punctual exemptions to certain countries or exporting companies, a topic that remains bilateral negotiations.

The Brazilian government, through its economic and diplomatic team, should continue to seek dialogue with US officials in the coming days. It is expected that conversations will advance before the effective implementation of the fare.

The decision of the United States occurs in a global context of growing trade policies review by major economies. Protection measures to strategic sectors have become frequent in various regions, increasing the number of disputes in international trade.

With the confirmation of the new fare, the effects on Brazilian steel and aluminum exports should be accompanied by sector representatives and the federal government. The impact on commercial flows will be monitored over the coming weeks.

With information from NBC News and Sputnik