China’s new $285 million export terminal in Brazil, being built outside of São Paolo by Chinese state agricultural giant Cofco, threatens billions of dollars in revenue for U.S. farmers. This new terminal and Trump’s recent 50% tariffs on many Brazilian goods threaten to push China and Brazil even closer together.

WSJ’s Samantha Pearson explains how this new terminal and growing ties between China and Brazil will continue to hurt U.S. farmers.

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0:00 China’s new export terminal
0:21 China-Brazil trade
1:14 Port of Santos
2:05 Trump’s tariffs and U.S. farmers’ losses
2:58 Other Chinese projects in Brazil
4:16 What's next?

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Summary: The video discusses China's $285 million export terminal under construction near São Paulo, Brazil, by the Chinese state agricultural company Cofco. This project poses a significant threat to U.S. farmers by potentially costing them billions in revenue due to heightened trade competition and the impact of recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Brazilian goods. The content highlights the strengthening trade relationship between China and Brazil, which could further disadvantage U.S. agricultural interests.

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Brazil is one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, and its trade relationship with China has been growing steadily, especially in commodities like soybeans and corn. The establishment of this export terminal is part of China's broader strategy to secure food resources and enhance trade infrastructure in Latin America. Additionally, U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products may incentivize Brazil to deepen its economic ties with China, reshaping global agricultural supply chains.

Keywords: China-Brazil trade, export terminal, U.S. agriculture, tariffs impact, globalization

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