The United States has announced a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports, effective 22 July 2026, under Section 301 of the Trade Act. The measure targets alleged unfair trade practices, with exemptions for goods such as beef, orange juice, aircraft parts and energy products, and a potential additional 12.5% duty if a forced-labour probe concludes.
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1stopVAT · about 9 hours ago
Colorado expands sales tax to digital software under House Bill 26-1223, effective 1 January 2027. The bill removes exemptions for downloaded and remotely accessible software, potentially including SaaS.
CryptoBriefing · about 11 hours ago
The United States will impose a 25% tariff on most goods imported from Brazil starting 22 July 2026. The measure, triggered by a Section 301 investigation over digital trade and deforestation concerns, exempts products such as beef, coffee, and aircraft parts.
VatCalc · 1 day ago
Utah has widened its sales and use tax rules for digital products, bringing many streaming and subscription-based digital services into the tax net from 1 July 2026. The new law, Senate Bill 162, taxes payments for access to digital content regardless of delivery method.
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Europe: US e-commerce sellers face complex VAT registration when expanding into multiple EU markets. The article outlines how a US parent company must separately register for VAT in Germany, France and the Netherlands, and explains the need for distinct legal entities and EORI numbers. It also discusses the importance of aligning stock locations with VAT obligations to avoid backdated filings.
1stopVAT · 2 days ago
South Dakota will replace printed Statements of Account notices with online notifications from 1 July 2026, affecting all registered taxable persons and remote sellers. The change applies to notices about missing returns, outstanding balances, and credits, and remote sellers must update their email contact in EPath to avoid penalties.
1StopVAT · 11 days ago
California has amended its Revenue and Taxation Code under Senate Bill 122 to impose sales and use tax on digital products and services from 1 January 2027. The tax rate is 7.25% plus local rates, and providers must register once they exceed economic or physical nexus thresholds of USD 500,000 or have a physical presence.
Key Takeaways
From 22 July 2026, the United States imposes a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
From 22 July 2026, the United States exempts beef, orange juice, aircraft parts and energy products from the 25% tariff on Brazilian imports.
Primary source
Read the full article at CNBCThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 17 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United States. The original source is CNBC.
