The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched a Section 301 investigation into Brazil for its unfair ethanol trade practices. Groups like Growth Energy called on the agency to take bold action on behalf of American ethanol producers, who face a competitive disadvantage bilaterally and globally due to Brazil’s discriminatory practices. “We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on ethanol market access challenges considering Brazil’s years-long effort to seek preferential treatment for its ethanol in the U.S. while limiting U.S. access into Brazil through tariff and non-tariff measures,” said Growth Energy Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley. Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper said Brazil’s tariff rates have had a demonstrable impact on America’s ethanol exports. “The imposition of tariffs without a duty-free quota in recent years has essentially closed the market,” Cooper said. “U.S. ethanol faces an 18 percent import tariff while Brazil enters America with only a 2.5 percent duty.”
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