The new rules of the Sovereign Brazil Program came into force this Monday (8). Now, a greater number of companies will be able to request credit lines from the program. The federal government reduced the minimum percentage impact on revenue required from 5% to 1%. The changes were announced last week, but came into effect today. With the measure, exporting companies and suppliers affected by tariffs imposed by the United States or the economic impacts of conflicts in the Middle East will be able to access financing even with minor losses in revenue. Who will be served The expansion benefits from groups 1 and 3 of the Sovereign Brazil Plan: Exporters of industrial goods and suppliers affected by tariffs imposed by the United States (group 1); Industrial exporters and suppliers with operations in Middle Eastern countries impacted by conflicts in the region (group 3). To access credit, companies in these groups will need to prove that exports represented at least 1% of gross revenue in the reference period. Previously, the minimum limit required was 5%. In the case of group 1, losses in revenue must be compared with the 12 months from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. For group 3, the calculation must be compared with the 12 months from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Among the sectors covered by the first group are: Steel; Copper; Aluminum; Automotive; Furniture maker. Group maintained The ordinance does not change the rules of the third group of the program, formed by sectors considered strategic for the Brazilian economy. Among them are: Textile; Chemical; Pharmaceutical; Automotive; Machines and equipment; Electronics and IT; Rubber and plastic; Transport equipment; Critical minerals. How to apply for credit Companies in groups 1 and 3 will be able to check their eligibility from this Thursday (4), through the Gov.br platform, using a digital certificate. Companies in the second group must check whether the National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE) registered in the National Register of Legal Entities (CNPJ) is among those covered by the regulation. Available lines The Sovereign Brazil Plan offers financing for: Working capital; Production intended for export; Acquisition of machinery and equipment; Expansion of production capacity; Technological innovation; Adaptation of products, services and processes.