【环球财经】卢拉改变对巴西关键矿产和稀土开发态度

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. has officially imposed a 40% tariff on Brazil, prompting Brazilian President Lula to shift his stance on the development of key minerals and rare earths, emphasizing national sovereignty and the importance of value-added processing within Brazil [1]. Group 1: Policy Changes - President Lula stated that key minerals should be treated as matters of national sovereignty, indicating a desire to prevent a repeat of past practices where Brazil exported raw materials and imported high-value products [1]. - Lula emphasized the need for a national policy to ensure that the exploration of these resources benefits the Brazilian people, contrasting with previous approaches that allowed foreign extraction of rare earths [1]. Group 2: Diplomatic Engagement - Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad expressed the possibility of reaching a cooperation agreement with the U.S. regarding rare earths and key minerals, signaling a willingness to negotiate [1]. - Haddad announced a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on August 13 to discuss tariff implementation, potential technical adjustments, and future dialogue schedules [1].