Rio de Janeiro - Saba:
Brazil on Thursday requested formal consultations within the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the new tariffs imposed by the United States, describing them as a violation of fundamental trade obligations under international law.
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement that the tariffs, which took effect today, amount to 50% and cover a wide range of Brazilian goods, including meat and coffee, while exempting some key exports such as orange juice, civil aircraft, oil, and fertilizers.
The ministry explained that "the imposition of these measures constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental obligations undertaken by the United States within the framework of the World Trade Organization."
According to data from the Brazilian Ministry of Industry, approximately one-third of the country's exports to the US market are now subject to these new tariffs.
The request for consultations is the first step under the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism, requiring both parties to engage in bilateral negotiations.
In the same context, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused his US counterpart, Donald Trump, of showing no willingness to engage in dialogue on the issue.