【环球财经】巴西“硬刚”美国关税霸凌：主权与尊严之战

Group 1 - The U.S. has imposed a 40% tariff on Brazilian products, with most facing a total rate of up to 50%, claiming it aims to balance long-term trade deficits while accusing Brazil of political persecution against former President Bolsonaro [1][2] - Brazilian President Lula has firmly rejected U.S. interference, stating that Brazil will strengthen cooperation with emerging economies and seek support through multilateral platforms like the WTO and BRICS [1][3] - Lula emphasized that the U.S. has no right to dictate terms to a sovereign nation, marking the lowest point in U.S.-Brazil relations in 200 years, and expressed skepticism about direct talks with President Trump [1][2] Group 2 - Despite strong rhetoric, Brazil has not completely abandoned pragmatic negotiations with the U.S. regarding tariffs, indicating a cautious approach to reaching an agreement [2] - Brazilian officials, including Vice President Alckmin, have engaged in multiple rounds of discussions with U.S. government and business representatives since July, aiming to return to rational negotiations [2][3] Group 3 - Brazil is actively enhancing trade relations with emerging economies, including discussions with India to boost bilateral trade to $20 billion by 2030 and expand trade agreements [3] - The Brazilian government has requested consultations under the WTO dispute resolution mechanism regarding U.S. tariffs and is considering a joint complaint with other countries [3] Group 4 - To mitigate the economic impact of U.S. tariffs, Brazil is contemplating allocating approximately 30 billion reais (about $5.4 billion) from a fund managed by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development to support affected businesses [4] - The Brazilian government is also exploring adjustments to taxation on U.S. companies and plans to develop a new policy for strategic mineral resource development [4]