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巴西告美国!美国欺人太甚?巴西打响反击战,向WTO起诉50%关税!
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-21 08:34
Group 1 - Brazil has officially initiated proceedings at the World Trade Organization (WTO) due to the impact of a 50% tariff imposed by the U.S. on 35% of its export products, reflecting a complex international trade environment [1][3] - The Brazilian government, led by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, views this action as symbolically significant, demonstrating Brazil's independent stance in international affairs, despite not expecting substantial outcomes [1][3] - The document submitted to the WTO serves as a formal request for consultations with the U.S., aiming for a win-win solution before the establishment of an expert group, emphasizing Brazil's willingness to resolve issues through negotiation [3][6] Group 2 - The Lula administration is implementing a comprehensive emergency strategy to support sectors severely affected by the U.S. tariff increase, particularly focusing on small businesses [6] - Measures include providing credit lines with favorable interest rates to help vulnerable producers, especially those reliant on the U.S. market for exports [6] - For instance, the honey industry in Brazil, which relies on the U.S. market for 80% of its sales, is facing significant challenges due to the tariffs [6]
巴西向世贸组织提请与美就加征关税开展磋商
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang· 2025-08-07 06:35
Core Points - Brazil has submitted a request for consultations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazilian products [1] - The request challenges the U.S. government's implementation of tariffs based on the "reciprocal tariffs" executive order issued on April 2 and the "response to threats from the Brazilian government" executive order issued on July 30 [1] - As of August 6, the U.S. has increased tariffs on Brazilian imports by 40%, raising the total tariff rate on most Brazilian products to 50%, including meat, coffee, and fruits [1] Summary by Sections - **Tariff Implementation**: The U.S. has implemented a 40% tariff on Brazilian products starting August 6, which effectively raises the tariff rate to 50% for most goods [1] - **WTO Compliance**: Brazil claims that the U.S. measures violate its commitments to the WTO, particularly the most-favored-nation principle and agreed tariff ceilings [1] - **Negotiation Willingness**: Brazil has expressed its willingness to negotiate and hopes that consultations will lead to a resolution of the dispute [1] - **Dispute Resolution Mechanism**: If consultations do not lead to a consensus, Brazil may request the establishment of an arbitration panel by the WTO dispute resolution body [1]