巴西总统首席特别顾问：“我们反对经济制裁”

Core Viewpoint - Brazil firmly opposes unilateral economic sanctions imposed due to trade relations with other countries, emphasizing that normal economic exchanges should not be subject to political interference [1] Group 1: Brazil's Stance on Economic Sanctions - Brazil's chief special advisor, Celso Amorim, stated that the country opposes economic sanctions unless authorized by the United Nations Security Council [1] - The U.S. has intensified pressure on Russia's economy and requested Brazil to reduce or stop importing oil from Russia [1] Group 2: U.S. Trade Relations with Brazil - U.S. lawmakers indicated that if Brazil reduces oil imports from Russia, they might consider lowering the current maximum tariff rate of 50% on Brazilian goods [1] - Amorim emphasized that Brazil will not accept U.S. conditions on its energy policy in exchange for tariff agreements, opposing the use of economic measures for geopolitical purposes [1]