JBS has made a remarkable turnaround from its dark past involving corruption scandals and legal challenges, recently gaining approval to trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
After Trump’s Election: JBS Revitalizes Amid Controversies
After Trump’s Election: JBS Revitalizes Amid Controversies
JBS, the world's largest meatpacker, rises from past corruption scandals, now trading on the NYSE as Trump-era policies enable its comeback.
In June 2025, JBS, a Brazilian meatpacking giant, emerged from a turbulent past marked by corruption scandals and hefty fines to secure a notable presence on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Just a few years back, the company faced bankruptcy as its founders were imprisoned following one of the largest bribery cases in Brazil's history. Now, JBS stands as a testament to corporate resilience, carving a significant niche in the U.S. meat market.
Despite its controversial history and ongoing investigations into price-fixing, child labor, and environmental violations, JBS succeeded in its public listing after years of effort, igniting discussions about the business's ethical standing. Approval from U.S. regulatory bodies has granted JBS access to a broader pool of American investors, allowing it to raise significant capital by issuing shares.
However, the circumstances surrounding JBS's resurgence have raised eyebrows, particularly the $5 million donation to President Trump’s inaugural committee made by a JBS-owned U.S. firm. Moreover, JBS doubled its lobbying expenditures early in the year, coinciding with an approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - now led by a Trump appointee. These developments have led to increased scrutiny from political analysts and watchdog organizations who speculate about the potential influence of business donations on regulatory decisions.
As JBS continues to navigate legal challenges and political scrutiny, its recent successes illustrate a complex intersection of corporate ambition, governmental influence, and controversy in the evolving landscape of global business.
Despite its controversial history and ongoing investigations into price-fixing, child labor, and environmental violations, JBS succeeded in its public listing after years of effort, igniting discussions about the business's ethical standing. Approval from U.S. regulatory bodies has granted JBS access to a broader pool of American investors, allowing it to raise significant capital by issuing shares.
However, the circumstances surrounding JBS's resurgence have raised eyebrows, particularly the $5 million donation to President Trump’s inaugural committee made by a JBS-owned U.S. firm. Moreover, JBS doubled its lobbying expenditures early in the year, coinciding with an approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - now led by a Trump appointee. These developments have led to increased scrutiny from political analysts and watchdog organizations who speculate about the potential influence of business donations on regulatory decisions.
As JBS continues to navigate legal challenges and political scrutiny, its recent successes illustrate a complex intersection of corporate ambition, governmental influence, and controversy in the evolving landscape of global business.
