卢拉称巴西不是附庸 将以多边规则与谈判应对美高关税

Group 1 - Brazilian President Lula emphasized the importance of sovereignty, negotiation, and multilateralism during the 2025 second ministerial meeting [1] - Lula stated that Brazil is willing to negotiate on equal terms but will not accept being treated as a subordinate [1] - He called for necessary reforms in global governance multilateral institutions to resolve disputes within a rules-based framework [1] Group 2 - In response to the United States imposing punitive tariffs of up to 50% on Brazilian goods, Brazil plans to rely on multilateral rules and seek consensus through negotiations [1] - Lula reiterated that Brazil is a rule-of-law country with its own constitution and laws, and all entities operating in Brazil must comply with these regulations [1] - The U.S. tariffs, effective from August 6, have severely impacted several key export industries in Brazil [1] Group 3 - On August 13, President Lula signed an executive order to initiate the "Brazil Sovereignty Plan" to mitigate the economic impact of the tariffs [1] - Brazil formally requested consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on August 6, arguing that the U.S. tariffs violate several fundamental rules, including the most-favored-nation treatment [1] - Brazil is seeking to formally initiate dispute resolution procedures in response to the U.S. tariff measures [1]