Brazil announced Thursday the start of an administrative process to apply reciprocal measures against the United States in response to tariffs imposed on Brazilian products, according to government statements.
The U.S. imposed additional tariffs ranging from 12.5% to 25% on a broad range of Brazilian goods, citing alleged unfair trade practices and forced labor in supply chains. Brazil's response is grounded in the Economic Reciprocity Law, which allows for the application of countermeasures similar to those imposed by Washington.
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified the U.S. government of the reciprocity process initiation and requested diplomatic consultations aimed at mitigating or resolving the trade dispute. The government stated it has acted consistently with the U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) to end investigations based on Section 301 and presented evidence refuting allegations of unfair Brazilian trade practices.
In an official statement, the Brazilian government characterized the American tariffs as unjustified and arbitrary. "The U.S. tariffs are unjustified and arbitrary, and Brazil will continue defending its position in all appropriate forums," the government said.
The Brazilian government indicated it will continue working to reduce damage caused by U.S. tariffs to the Brazilian economy and citizens' income. Officials stated the country will defend multilateralism and reform of the World Trade Organization, while pursuing diversification of commercial partnerships and opening of new markets.
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