Brazil's Vice President promised a timely and appropriate response…
Brazil's Vice President promised a timely and appropriate response to new US tariffs. After the US authorities decided to impose new tariffs, Lula da Silva stated that Brazil would apply the 'reciprocity law'.
Consensus
- Brazil will respond to U.S. tariffs in a proper and timely way.
- The Brazilian vice-president, Geraldo Alckmin, stated that Brazil is not seeking revenge or retaliation.
- Brazil considers the U.S. tariffs unjust and unfair.
- Brazil has legal tools, including the law on economic reciprocity, to respond to trade restrictions.
- The 25% tariffs were introduced by the United States in response to alleged unfair practices by Brazilian authorities.
- The U.S. decision followed an investigation by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
- Brazil has been engaged in negotiations with the U.S., which have so far been unsuccessful.
Points of divergence
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called the U.S. decision 'unfair and unlawful' on X (Twitter). — kommersant
- Lula da Silva stated that Brazil would apply the 'law of reciprocity'. — interfax
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the 25% tariffs, citing unfair actions by Brazilian leadership. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Brazilian authorities refused to 'revenge' the US for imposing tariffs — Коммерсантъ
- Brazilian Vice President Promises Timely and Proper Response to New US Tariffs — Интерфакс
- Brazilian authorities promised to 'respond at the right moment' to US tariffs — Москва 24