应对美国关税！巴西启动反制相关程序

Group 1 - Brazil has initiated procedures under the Economic Equivalence Law in response to the 50% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Brazilian exports, with President Lula stating that while Brazil is preparing countermeasures, it is not in a hurry to retaliate and prefers negotiation to resolve the dispute [1][2] - The U.S. currently imposes a 40% tariff on Brazilian products, with many facing rates as high as 50%, including meat, coffee, and fruits, while certain products like aircraft, nuts, orange juice, and some metals are exempt [2] - Brazil's Foreign Trade Council can impose countermeasures such as taxing imports from countries that negatively impact Brazil's international competitiveness due to unilateral actions [2] Group 2 - President Lula criticized the U.S. for a lack of seriousness in bilateral relations, noting that Brazil has not been able to engage in dialogue with U.S. officials, and expressed willingness to negotiate but will not beg for a meeting [3] - Mexico is pushing for a complementary trade agreement with Brazil, with plans to sign a supplementary trade agreement by August next year, indicating a strengthening of trade relations between the two countries [4] - Bilateral trade between Brazil and Mexico is projected to grow from $10 billion in 2019 to over $13.5 billion by 2024, marking a 35% increase, particularly in the automotive and agricultural sectors [5]