The chief ag negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says work continues to resolve a tariff increase on U.S. ethanol imports to Brazil.
Doug McKalip tells Brownfield concerns are being filed in Brazil against the existing 18% import tariff on U.S. ethanol.
“In addition, we’ve had direct discussions with Secretary Geller of Brazil as well as Deputy Secretary Perosa and we’re actively engaged with the trade ministry and agriculture ministry on a potential pathway to resolve this.”
McKalip wouldn’t give a timeline on when the situation might be resolved, but says progress has been made in the discussions with Brazil.
