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Brazil evaluates trade retaliation against US tariffs
The Brazilian government has formally initiated a process under the Economic Reciprocity Law to evaluate potential trade countermeasures against the United States. This move follows the imposition of US tariffs on Brazilian products, which include a 25% rate on certain goods and a 12.5% rate linked to labor concerns, resulting in combined rates of up to 37.5% for some items.
Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated that the evaluation will be conducted with caution and will involve consultations with both Brazilian and foreign entrepreneurs to assess economic impacts. A technical working group has been established to produce a report within 60 days. The process, overseen by the Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex), includes a public consultation phase and does not imply immediate retaliation.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil (Amcham) has urged the government to avoid retaliatory measures. Amcham reports that 90.5% of surveyed companies favor diplomatic and commercial dialogue, while only 3.2% support reciprocity measures. The organization warns that countermeasures could increase costs for consumers, disrupt supply chains, and escalate trade tensions.
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AmCham · Amcham Brasil · Amcham Brazil · Brazil · Brazilian federal government · Camex · Darío Durigan · United States · World Trade Organization
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- [● 26 SOURCES] A survey by Amcham found that 90.5% of companies support diplomatic and commercial dialogue with the United States. www.tribunapr.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · maranhaohoje.com.br · +20 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] The Brazilian federal government has formally opened a process to evaluate responding to US tariffs via the Economic Reciprocity Law. www.tribunapr.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +24 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Only 3.2% of surveyed companies want the adoption of reciprocity measures. www.tribunapr.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · maranhaohoje.com.br · +20 more
- [● 27 SOURCES] Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated he will consult with Brazilian and foreign entrepreneurs regarding the impacts of the Economic Reciprocity Law. www.tribunapr.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · +21 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Amcham advises Brazil to avoid retaliatory measures against US tariffs. www.tribunapr.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · www.nitronewsbrasil.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · maranhaohoje.com.br · +20 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US government imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian products and a 12.5% tariff related to labor concerns. correiodobrasil.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Brazilian government notified the US of its intent to evaluate economic reciprocity measures. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · correiodobrasil.com.br