Key facts
- Brazil has initiated a process that could lead to reciprocal measures against the U.S. over recently imposed tariffs.
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated the move was intended to show his nation must be respected.
- The U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 37.5% on some Brazilian exports, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices.
- Brazil plans to invoke its 'Reciprocity Law' for retaliatory measures.
- Potential retaliatory actions include curbs on U.S. audiovisual companies and suspension of pharmaceutical and agricultural patents.
Brazil has initiated a process that could lead to reciprocal measures against the United States in response to tariffs recently imposed by Washington. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the move was intended to show his nation must be respected and that the U.S. accusations of unfair trade practices are politically motivated.
The U.S. government imposed tariffs of up to 37.5% on some Brazilian exports, with duties reaching 25% on certain goods and 12.5% on goods from dozens of other nations. Brazil's Foreign Ministry has requested diplomatic consultations with its U.S. counterparts, signaling Lula's aim to "privilege dialogue and negotiation."
Brazil plans to invoke its 'Reciprocity Law,' which allows for retaliatory measures beyond tariffs on imports from the U.S. Potential actions under review include curbs on U.S. audiovisual companies and the suspension of pharmaceutical and agricultural patents. The U.S. State Department previously revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas for two American diplomats.