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U.S. Tariff Targets Brazil's Pix System | Bitcoin and Crypto News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Starting July 22, the U.S. slams Brazil with a 25% tariff under Section 301 — the first time this trade law targets a nation’s payment system — zeroing in on Pix, Brazil’s dominant instant payment app used by 90% of adults and outpacing credit cards. The U.S. argues Pix gives Brazilian firms an unfair edge over American giants like Visa and Mastercard. Meanwhile, Brazil’s central bank eyes regulating dollar-backed stablecoins — already wildly popular for payments — fearing they threaten financial control. Despite crypto’s rise, the U.S. dollar remains king in Brazil’s digital economy. This bold move sets a global precedent: can countries build their own payment systems without triggering trade wars? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a952a3e78c9c0015