# US Imposes Tariffs on Brazil's Pix Payment System Pix's fee-free nature impacts US trade policy. - **Source:** [Bitcoin News](https://brifing.si/source/d8aeaf1e-9839-4dad-9d25-7a6bf3fbeef8) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/1c0f7dc1-f151-4477-ac74-f2bd9acaf45e ## US Tariff Decision The US has imposed a 25% tariff on $11 billion worth of Brazilian exports, claiming that Brazil's Pix payment system harms American credit card operators. The decision was made under Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. ## Impact of Pix Pix is a free instant payment system used by approximately 180 million people in Brazil. The US argues that Pix disadvantages operators like Visa and Mastercard and restricts trade. ## Brazil's Response Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized the US tariff decision, stating that Pix is a heritage of the people and an international reference. Brazil is considering the globalization of Pix. ## Scope of the Tariff The US tariff will affect a significant portion of Brazil's exports to the US. However, products like beef, coffee, and orange juice are exempt from the tariff. ## Dollar's Hegemony The US decision is seen as part of an effort to maintain the dollar's hegemony in payment systems. Experts suggest that similar measures could be taken in the future. ## Conclusion and Implications The US tariff on Pix has created new tensions in international trade. This situation could have long-term effects on payment systems and global trade policies. ## Sources covering this story - https://news.bitcoin.com/the-target-is-pix-why-the-us-is-imposing-unprecedented-tariffs-over-brazils-free-payment-system/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._