WTO证实：巴西就美国所谓“对等关税”等措施提起诉讼

Core Viewpoint - Brazil has formally requested dispute consultations with the WTO regarding the high tariffs imposed by the United States, claiming these measures violate multiple provisions of international trade agreements [1][5]. Group 1: Tariff Measures - The U.S. has imposed a 10% tariff on all Brazilian products and an additional 40% tariff on certain Brazilian-origin products [1][3]. - Starting August 1, 2025, the U.S. plans to impose a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, which Brazil argues is unjustified and unrelated to the economic relationship between the two countries [3][4]. - Brazil asserts that the U.S. has a trade surplus with Brazil, contradicting claims that the trade deficit poses a significant threat to U.S. economic security [3][4]. Group 2: Legal Basis for the Complaint - Brazil claims that the U.S. actions violate the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT 1994) and the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) [5][6]. - Specific violations include the imposition of additional tariffs on Brazilian products while exempting certain other trading partners, which Brazil argues is discriminatory [6]. - Brazil reserves the right to present further facts and claims during the consultation process and anticipates a response from the U.S. regarding the request [6].