Storyline: Rising U.S. tariffs are impacting the life of many furniture manufacturers in Sao Bento do Sul, a city known as one of the largest exporters of furniture in Brazil. Workers, business owners and government officials have expressed strong concerns about the unilateral U.S. move to raise the tariff rate to 50 percent for Brazil products. Some residents have already begun experiencing unemployment and reduced family income. Furniture manufacturing is the pillar industry and the main source of export income for Sao Bento do Sul. The U.S. tariff policy has brought a series of negative effects on the local furniture industry and the city's economy. Antonio Tomazini, mayor of Sao Bento do Sul, said the U.S. tariff policy is highly provocative and destructive, and Brazil should avoid over-reliance on a single market and should pace up trade diversification. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to impose an additional 40 percent tariff on Brazilian goods, bringing the total tariff amount to 50 percent. This rate of duty shall be effective on Aug 6 with respect to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption. Shotlist: Sao Bento do Sul, Brazil - July 30, 2025: 1. City view 2. Various of furniture factory, workers 3. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Jessica, worker, furniture manufacturing company (full name not given): "I am very worried about the U.S. tariff policy. I have worked in the furniture industry for many years. My husband and many of our relatives and friends are also working in this industry. Now we are having fewer working days, and shrinking benefits and wages. Life is becoming increasingly harder, and many people are to be out of work." 4. Various of furniture factory, workers 5. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Gerson, manager, local company (full name not given): "Generally speaking, the U.S. tariffs are harmful and will hinder a huge quantity of exports. They will not only affect the furniture industry, but also other industries, such as metals and machinery. It is indeed an impact." 6. Various of furniture factory, workers 7. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) Antonio Tomazini, mayor of Sao Bento do Sul (partially overlaid with shot 8): "We have more than 300 furniture companies here. And products of many other industries are also exported in large quantities to the U.S. Some companies have already stopped production, and the employees are on leave collectively. Business owners are deeply worried and have no idea what to do. Undoubtedly, we will face unemployment. In the long term, this will lead to the decline in the city's tax revenue and investment capacity. We will face a grave problem of reduced fiscal revenue." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Various of furniture factory, workers [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Various of furniture factory, workers 10. Various of exterior of Sao Bento Do Sul City Hall 11. Aerial shot of city view. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]