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Syngenta group expects minimal impact from U.S tariffs in 2025, executive says

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Posted on June 10, 2025

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CAMPINAS, Brazil (Reuters) -Agrochemicals company Syngenta Group expects a minimal impact from tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on its business in 2025, Steven Hawkins, global president

Syngenta Group Anticipates Limited Effects from U.S. Tariffs in 2025

CAMPINAS, Brazil (Reuters) -Agrochemicals company Syngenta Group expects a minimal impact from tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on its business in 2025, Steven Hawkins, global president of Syngenta's crop protection business, said on Tuesday.

While the company is growing and investing in its portfolio of biological products, these are not a substitute for synthetic crop protections, Hawkins told journalists on the sidelines of Syngenta's One Agro event in Brazil's Campinas, a city in the state of Sao Paulo.

(Reporting by Oliver Griffin)

Key Takeaways

  • Syngenta expects minimal impact from U.S. tariffs in 2025.
  • The company is investing in biological products.
  • Biological products are not a substitute for synthetic ones.
  • Steven Hawkins shared insights at the One Agro event.
  • The event took place in Campinas, Brazil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Syngenta Group's expectation regarding U.S. tariffs?
Syngenta Group expects a minimal impact from U.S. tariffs imposed in 2025 on its business.
What products is Syngenta investing in?
The company is growing and investing in its portfolio of biological products.
Are biological products a substitute for synthetic crop protections?
According to Steven Hawkins, biological products are not a substitute for synthetic crop protections.

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