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Brazil, US agree to hold new meetings to discuss tariffs as talks resume
Brazil said the talks resumed dialogue after the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods and both sides planned more technical meetings.
On Monday, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa held a virtual meeting with Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Washington imposed a 25% tariff on Brazilian products in July, alleging unfair trade practices, followed by a 12.5% tariff linked to forced labor enforcement concerns.
Brazil described the tariffs as "unjustified and inconsistent" with trade rules; Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa stated, "Obviously, we didn't make any progress on any of the negotiating points."
Both countries agreed to hold technical meetings in the coming weeks, followed by a ministerial-level session, as the Brazilian government continues seeking a "balanced and mutually beneficial" agreement.
This resumption follows an August 21 phone call between Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula and President Donald Trump, where both leaders discussed the tariff measures driving negotiations.
The representatives promise to meet again, following the opening of new channels of dialogue. Brasília intends to eliminate or relieve tariffs, speaking of "discriminatory treatment".