Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Brazil VP Discusses Tariffs With U.S. Commerce Secretary
Brazil's Vice President, Alckmin, recently spoke with a U.S. official about new tariffs.
The U.S. is planning to increase the cost of some products coming from Brazil.
This is connected to some legal issues involving a former Brazilian leader, Bolsonaro.
Alckmin stated the discussion was positive.
Brazil is checking how these tariffs will affect its businesses and looking at ways to deal with them.
The details of their chat are private, but Alckmin says Brazil didn't cause this problem, but they want to find a solution.
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin spoke with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Alckmin said the conversation was 'good' and 'fruitful' regarding proposed U.S. tariffs.
The U.S. announced 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports starting August 1.
These tariffs are related to judicial measures against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazilian officials are assessing the tariff impacts and considering countermeasures.
- Who
- Geraldo Alckmin (Brazilian VP) and Howard Lutnick (U.S. Commerce Secretary).
- What
- Conversation between Brazilian VP and U.S. Commerce Secretary regarding U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports.
- When
- The conversation happened on Saturday.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, but likely between officials of Brazil and the U.S.
- Why
- To discuss and potentially resolve proposed U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports.
Brazil
U.S.
Impact of Tariffs
Brazil
Concerned about the impact of tariffs on imports.
U.S.
N/A
Negotiation
Brazil
Seeking direct negotiation with high-level U.S. officials.
U.S.
N/A
- Event
- Conversation about U.S. tariffs
- Participants
- Alckmin, Lutnick
- Tariff rate
- 50%
- Tariff start date
- August 1
- Primary Country
- Brazil
- Relevant U.S. Official
- Howard Lutnick