Group 1 - The Brazilian government, represented by Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro, criticized the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods as an "unfair measure" and plans to seek alternative markets in the Middle East and South Asia [1] - Brazilian President Lula indicated that the government could take various actions in response to the U.S. tariffs, including filing a complaint with the WTO and implementing reciprocal measures based on the recently passed economic equivalence law [1] - The Brazilian government has expressed dissatisfaction with the U.S. tariffs and has summoned the U.S. chargé d'affaires for clarification regarding comments made about former President Bolsonaro [1] Group 2 - The Brazilian newspaper "O Estado de S. Paulo" suggested that imposing a 50% tariff on Brazilian products would not alleviate the legal troubles faced by former President Bolsonaro and would be counterproductive to U.S. economic goals [3] - China's Foreign Ministry emphasized that tariffs should not be used as tools for coercion or interference in other countries' internal affairs, highlighting the principle of sovereign equality [3] Group 3 - President Trump announced plans to impose a uniform tariff of 15% or 20% on nearly all remaining trade partners, indicating a broader strategy of increasing tariffs [5] - The U.S. has already sent tariff warning letters to countries like South Korea and Japan, which have been described as lacking negotiation sincerity and reducing dialogue opportunities [5] Group 4 - The German automotive industry is facing significant losses due to U.S. tariffs, with calls for a swift resolution to the trade conflict [7] - Economic experts warn that the imposition of high tariffs on EU goods could lead to substantial trade disruptions and an escalation of economic conflict between the U.S. and EU [7] - Recent data indicates that U.S. companies are beginning to feel the impact of tariffs, with prices for imported steel and aluminum rising nearly 30% from January to May, affecting various sectors reliant on these materials [7]