Group 1 - The U.S. government, led by President Trump, has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on goods imported from Brazil starting August 1, which has caused significant discontent in Brazil [1][2] - Brazil's President Lula has publicly rejected any attempts by the U.S. to gain control over Brazil's mineral resources, emphasizing that these resources belong to the Brazilian people [3][4] - Brazil is preparing a national critical minerals policy, expected to be launched by November, which aims to regulate the exploration of natural resources within the country [3][6] Group 2 - Brazil's mining sector is currently engaged in discussions with U.S. officials regarding potential cooperation agreements and tariff issues, marking the third meeting on critical minerals this year [6][7] - Approximately 70% of Brazil's mineral exports go to China, highlighting the strategic importance of Brazil's mineral resources amid U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on China for rare earth elements [6][7] - The Brazilian government is taking steps to ensure that any exploration of its mineral resources is conducted under strict regulations, requiring government authorization for any mining activities [3][6] Group 3 - The Brazilian real has depreciated nearly 3% against the U.S. dollar following the tariff threat, and shares of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer fell by 9% in after-hours trading [9] - Embraer has indicated that the tariffs could lead to order cancellations and layoffs, potentially resulting in billions of dollars in losses for the company [10] - The U.S. is seen as a crucial market for Brazilian aircraft exports, with the tariffs significantly increasing the cost of each aircraft purchased by U.S. airlines by $9 million [9][10]
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