Group 1 - Brazilian President Lula signed an executive order to implement an aid plan for Brazilian export companies affected by high tariffs imposed by the U.S. [1] - The aid plan focuses on strengthening financial credit and government procurement, particularly for companies struggling to find alternative markets [1] - The U.S. raised tariffs on certain Brazilian goods from 10% to 50%, impacting industries such as coffee, beef, seafood, textiles, footwear, and fruits [1] Group 2 - The Brazilian government will provide a credit line of 30 billion reais (approximately 39.9 billion yuan) through the existing export guarantee fund managed by the Brazilian Development Bank [1] - An additional 4.5 billion reais will be allocated to strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises [1] - The aid plan includes tax relief for export companies to help maintain their competitiveness in the U.S. market [1] Group 3 - The Brazilian government will support the purchase of goods originally intended for the U.S. market and redistribute them to public schools and hospitals [1] - The executive order requires approval from the Brazilian Congress within four months to remain effective [1]

Core Viewpoint - The European Union (EU) is prepared to impose additional counter-tariffs on $84 billion worth of U.S. imports if trade negotiations fail, in response to the U.S. imposing a 30% tariff on EU goods starting August 1 [1][2]. Group 1: EU's Response to U.S. Tariffs - The EU's Trade Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, indicated that the EU considers the U.S. tariff threat "absolutely unacceptable" and is ready to prepare countermeasures [1]. - The EU aims to reach a fair agreement but is also preparing for retaliation if faced with unfair tariffs [1][2]. - Dombrovskis warned that the U.S. tariffs would severely impact transatlantic trade and supply chains, making it nearly impossible to continue trade as before [1]. Group 2: Strategic Partnerships and Diversification - One of the EU's strategies in response to the tariff dispute is to collaborate with "like-minded partners" and diversify its trade relationships [1]. - Successful examples of this strategy include trade agreements with South American countries and ongoing negotiations with Indonesia [1].

Core Viewpoint - The Brazilian IBOVESPA index has declined nearly 1% amid reports that the Brazilian government is considering legal action against the United States at the World Trade Organization regarding a 50% tariff on certain products [1] Group 1 - The Brazilian government is exploring options to challenge the U.S. tariffs through the World Trade Organization [1] - The government argues that the WTO prohibits discriminatory tariffs and mandates equal treatment of trade partners, except in cases involving national security risks [1] - Brazil is analyzing which U.S. products to impose strategic tariffs on as part of its response [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. has increased the additional tariffs on Chinese imports from 34% to 84%, effective from April 10 [1] - China has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. in the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the new tariff measures, claiming they violate WTO rules [2] - The Chinese government emphasizes that the U.S. actions reflect unilateral bullying and are detrimental to the multilateral trade system [2] Group 2 - There are significant market movements and reactions, with reports of large capital inflows into certain sectors, indicating a potential shift in investment strategies [3]