Paraguay takes advantage of Trump's tariffs and increases its meat exports to the U.S.

Since August 25, Brazilian beef began to face tariffs of 76.4% in the U.S. market, a measure that disrupted trade flows throughout the region. But this situation was taken advantage of by Paraguay to sell a greater amount of red meat to the United States. Paraguay was one of the countries benefiting from the Trump administration's policy, which applied reduced tariff rates, around 10%, favoring the entry of national beef into the demanding North American market. As a direct result of this difference, Paraguayan beef exports to the United States grew by 75% between January and September of this year, compared to the same period in 2024. In the same vein, Paraguay registered a 55% increase in imports of Brazilian beef in the first part of 2025. This movement reflects a commercial adjustment, with Paraguay opting to import larger volumes from Brazil to meet part of the domestic demand. Regarding the importation of Brazilian beef, I do not believe it is a triangulation, but rather a ...