Regarding the question raised by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) concerning the access of American ethanol to the Brazilian market, the Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry Association (UNICA) and Bioenergia Brasil emphasize that the tariff applied by Brazil to imported ethanol follows the Mercosur Common External Tariff and does not constitute a measure specifically directed at the United States. It is also worth noting that the United States has maintained policies protecting sugar for decades, through a system of prohibitive tariffs and quotas that limit Brazilian exports to the US market to a volume representing less than 1% of Brazil's total exports. Brazilian ethanol is internationally recognized as one of the most efficient solutions for the decarbonization of transport, combining low carbon intensity, robust and auditable sustainability criteria, and an effective contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. It is a fuel aligned with the main global agendas for energy transition, energy security, and sustainable development. UNICA and Bioenergia Brasil reaffirm their confidence that the Brazilian government will continue to conduct this process with responsibility, firmness, and diplomatic competence, in defense of the country's strategic interests. Any commercial disagreements should be addressed through dialogue and negotiation, preserving a historically relevant bilateral relationship for both countries and a common agenda focused on promoting biofuels and the energy transition.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.