Group 1 - The Brazilian government has initiated procedures related to the Economic Equivalence Act in response to the United States imposing a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports [1][4] - President Lula expressed that while Brazil is preparing countermeasures, there is no urgency to retaliate against the U.S., and he prefers to resolve the dispute through negotiations [2][4] - Brazil's Congress passed the Economic Equivalence Act in April, allowing the foreign trade committee to impose countermeasures such as tariffs on imports from countries that negatively impact Brazil's international competitiveness [4] Group 2 - The U.S. has imposed a 40% tariff on Brazilian products, with many facing a total tariff rate of up to 50%, affecting items like meat, coffee, and fruits, while some products like aircraft and nuts are exempt [4][6] - Brazil's Finance Minister mentioned the possibility of filing a lawsuit in U.S. courts against the high tariffs imposed by the U.S. government [6] - A recent U.S. court ruling stated that the previous administration's authority to impose tariffs was not legally justified, which could impact ongoing trade policies [7]
巴西启动反制相关程序 卢拉说仍愿与美国谈判
Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-30 08:20