U.S. Chamber Warns Brazil’s Proposed Digital Platform Legislation Would Harm Consumers, Raise Serious Trade Concerns

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President for International Regulatory Affairs & Antitrust Sean Heather released the following statement expressing concern with Brazil's proposed legislation targeting large digital platforms.

"The recent decision by Brazil's House of Representatives to fast-track its legislation targeting digital platforms (PL nº 4675/2025) moves the country in the wrong direction. If approved, the bill will single out a narrow set of companies-mainly U.S. technology firms- for punitive obligations that do not apply equally across the marketplace. That discriminatory approach undermines confidence in Brazil's regulatory environment and risks chilling the investment and innovation that have expanded opportunities for Brazilian consumers and businesses.

"The proposed legislation would harm consumers by restricting how platforms can design and improve services, discouraging new features and increasing costs. It could impede cybersecurity and privacy efforts by forcing changes that increase vulnerabilities and make it harder to prevent fraud and protect personal information.

"Brazil is already the subject of an ongoing Section 301 investigation by USTR examining digital and market regulation policies. Moving forward with this legislation would exacerbate U.S. concerns. We urge Brazil to pursue a different path grounded in sound, evidence-based competition policy that promotes innovation, protects consumers, and ensures fair, non-discriminatory treatment." - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President for International Regulatory Affairs & Antitrust Sean Heather released the following statement expressing concern with Brazil's proposed legislation targeting large digital platforms.

"The recent decision by Brazil's House of Representatives to fast-track its legislation targeting digital platforms (PL nº 4675/2025) moves the country in the wrong direction. If approved, the bill will single out a narrow set of companies-mainly U.S. technology firms- for punitive obligations that do not apply equally across the marketplace. That discriminatory approach undermines confidence in Brazil's regulatory environment and risks chilling the investment and innovation that have expanded opportunities for Brazilian consumers and businesses.

"The proposed legislation would harm consumers by restricting how platforms can design and improve services, discouraging new features and increasing costs. It could impede cybersecurity and privacy efforts by forcing changes that increase vulnerabilities and make it harder to prevent fraud and protect personal information.

"Brazil is already the subject of an ongoing Section 301 investigation by USTR examining digital and market regulation policies. Moving forward with this legislation would exacerbate U.S. concerns. We urge Brazil to pursue a different path grounded in sound, evidence-based competition policy that promotes innovation, protects consumers, and ensures fair, non-discriminatory treatment."