Trump’s tariff increases exports from para agribusiness to China and other countries | The economy
Oh The tariff President Donald Trump On Chinese products This is Forcing rebuilding in global business relationshipsAnd Brazil, especially the status To toCan benefit from Expanding exports of agricultural products to China and other Asian countriesAccording to representatives of the manufacturing sector heard by the Liberal Group. However, according to Para economists, to get this opportunity, Logistics needs to overcome obstacles And invest in infrastructure, as well as confirm the stability and quality of its products.
Trade dispute between US and China opens doors Agribusiness From Pare, it becomes the main supplier of beef, soy and other products, with strategic geographical position and production capacity. However, there is a need for faster and coordination between the government and the private initiative to challenge the lack of adequate ports, poorly structural roads and environmental issues.
Para’s export number to China
Em 2024According to The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC)Para exported 126 billion net pounds Mineral products To China. This is equivalent to the billion of export value. The Lord And the The price of goods and expenses until the moment it leaves the area where the source is.
Second in the ranking of liquid pounds exported last year, according to MDIC data, products The kingdom of the plantIn these Military This is part. In this category, the Para exported 1.8 billion to AsiaRepresented US $ 809 million In export value.
Direct animals and animal kingdom productsIn these Bovin meat Part, they occupied Performance in 2024 is the third in the export rankingAccording to the Ministry of Ministry. State has been exported 112 million net pounds In these products is in line with China US $ 512 million in export value from January to December.
Em 2025Of From January to MarchPara has already exported 24 billion net pounds Mineral products For China ($ 1.8 billion in export value), 218 million liquid pounds of plant royal products (US $ 87 million in export value) and 28 million net pounds of living animals and animal kingdom products (US $ 138 million in export value).
According to the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services in 2024, A country that has been exported to the parish with 49% of China 49%. Then they remained Malaysia (5%), Japan (4,5%), Norway (3,7%) e USA (3,6%).
Of Its January to MarchA. China is still a state export destinationcom 41% participatingNorway (7.7%), the United States (6.6%) and Canada (4.9%) so far.
US and China Tariff War: A view of possibilities for para
China announced on Friday morning (11/04), declared in Brazilia, rising from 84% 125% import rates on products from the United States. The Ministry of Finance has released this information that the Reuters have reported.
According to a statement from the Chinese embassy in the US, the new rate will come into effect this Saturday (12/04).
Another revenge of China to the actions followed by the rise of president Donald Trump. Thursday (10/04), The The United States reported that the tariffs against the Asian country were already 145%In another episode of trade war between the two countries.
This measure, which is particularly affecting American grain and protein exporters, can benefit from other suppliers such as Brazil, which can expand their exports, especially for China, the world’s largest food and agricultural industrial inputs in the world.
Daniel Freer, President Derivatives of meat union and para (syndicorn-p) And the Vice President of the Federation of Para State Federation (FIEEF), The dispute between the two commercial legends provides an excellent opportunity for the para state, which can fill a portion of the space left by its diverse product.
“As China wants new suppliers, Brazil, especially Para, has everything to become one of China’s major business partners,” said Freer.
As a bridge between Pares Brazil and Asia
Para is beneficial to meet the growing demand of China and other Asian countries with a remarkable geographical position and strategic ports. The state is already one of the largest producers of beef and soybeans in Brazil, and its exports can extend to developing markets, as well as China such as Vietnam, Indonesia and South Korea.
Vanderley Attades, President Aprosoja/PA (Association of Soybean, Rice and Corn Producers of the State of the State)The state has pointed out that the state has the opportunity to increase exports of soybean, as most production is already intended for the international market.
“The tariff war has brought the reorganization of world logistics, which will benefit the parad with more space to increase the exports of Brazil and especially Para, soybeans and other products.”
Logistical and Structural Challenges to industry growth
Despite the competitive advantages, para faces significant challenges in terms of logistics infrastructure. The lack of adequate ports and the shortage of effective roads and waterways limits the growth of state exports.
In Nelio Bordeda, Economist ParasenseIt warns that it is necessary to take advantage of these opportunities window, improve infrastructure and ensure greater production flow capacity.
“We need emergency investments HighwayWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. Waterway E. Ports.
Including high demand for grain flow from other states such as Moto Grazo, the state’s low consumption of current ports increases logistics costs, damaging Para’s competitiveness.
Nerio Tito, A doctor of international relationsIt emphasizes that these logistics require a solution to the state’s competitiveness.
“Para needs to improve integration, such as railways, roads and waterways, to ensure the effective product of the product,” said Tito.
Para’s likelihood to a stable product
With the increase in exports, environmental problems related to the expansion of soy and beef production can also arise.
Marryio warned Tito about the need Align with steady methods of product growthThe state confirms that the state is attracting markets such as Chinese, which prefers stability.
“Sustainable production can be an important differential, especially in a world that is mostly concerned about environmental problems,” said Tito.
In addition, Daniel Freer pointed out Beef produced in para is 100% columns respectivelyThis increases state competitiveness in the international market, as the product directly reaches the Chinese consumer.
“The column of meat production is great for a row of stream, as it produces employment and income for the entire population,” said Freer.
The role of a public and private initiative
In order to consolidate its position in the international market, para should invest InfrastructureWere, and,, and,, and,, and,.. Technical innovation E. Professional training. The support of the state government is very important to create favorable conditions for the growth of agriculture, such as the improvement of road improvement and port concessions.
Nelio is also advised to invest in state technology in Bordeda Noticeable and international verification Products.
“It is essential to invest in technology to make the demands of international markets such as China,” he said.
Partnership between the government, the private initiative and the universities is also fundamental for the development of innovative and stable solutions.
The future of exports in para: opportunities and losses
In the short and medium season, there is a good opportunity to benefit from the reconstruction of international trade through the US and China. The demand for agricultural products should increase, but to ensure long -term success, the state needs to improve its logistics infrastructure and maintain the quality and stability of its products.
Vanderley Attades and Nalio Bordeda agree that Para has great potential to become a key supplier for China and other Asian markets. However, the key to success is capable of taking over the current opportunities and at the same time overcoming the challenges of architectural and logistics that still limit the growth of the sector.
With the right measures, Parara can consolidate not only Brazil but also to the global market as agriculture. The time is now, and the strategy should be well planned to use the window of opportunities that began through a trade war between the US and China.
