Removal of tariffs on Brazilian products imported by the US
The Brazilian government welcomed yesterday (11/20) the decision by the US government to revoke the additional 40% tariff on a range of agricultural products imported from Brazil. Various types of meat, coffee, and fruits (such as mangoes, coconuts, açaí berries, and pineapples) will be exempt from tariffs.
The Executive Order implementing the measure refers to the telephone conversation between President Lula and President Trump on October 6, when they decided to begin negotiations on tariffs. The measure is retroactive to November 13, the date of the last meeting between Minister Mauro Vieira and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, where they discussed ways to advance bilateral negotiations to reduce tariffs on Brazilian products.
The Brazilian government reiterates its willingness to continue the dialogue as a means of resolving issues between the two countries, in line with the tradition of 201 years of excellent diplomatic relations.
See Press Release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil:
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November 20 is Black Awareness Day in Brazil, celebrating racial equality as a key principle for promoting peace and building a prosperous nation.
- 20 de novembro - Promoção da Igualdade Racial
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Address by Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti at the 21st Symposium on International Trade of the Brazilian International Trade Scholars Association - November 18th, 2025
Good morning! It is an honor to participate in the 21st Symposium on International Trade of the Brazilian International Trade Scholars Association.
We are at a critical juncture in International Trade. Tensions between partners, the weakening of the multilateral trading system and the impacts of climate change pose significant challenges.
Brazil is at the center of those conversations, as we host this year’s COP30, address challenges in our bilateral trade with the U.S., and advocate for reform of the multilateral trading system.
As you know, COP30 is underway right now in Belém.
By hosting COP at the heart of the Amazon region, Brazil wants to highlight the role of forests as vital ecosystems for climate regulation and to call attention to the need to bring sustainable economic activities to the population living in them.
The thematic focus on forests and oceans aims to promote sustainable forest economies, bio-based value chains, and integrated ocean-climate action. Brazil intends to demonstrate practical pathways to reconcile environmental integrity with economic prosperity.
We framed COP30 as a “Conference of Implementation”, emphasizing collaboration among governments, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and the private sector. The goal is to transform voluntary pledges into verifiable results, reinforcing trust in multilateral processes and in the UNFCCC architecture.
Brazil and the U.S. enjoy a long-lasting, mutually beneficial economic relations. Our trade has been growing, generating opportunities for our economies and our peoples.
The United States has traditionally maintained surpluses in trade with Brazil. Over the past decade (2015–2024), based on data from the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. has recorded an uninterrupted annual trade surplus with Brazil, totaling US$ 257 billion cumulatively.
Brazil is also the origin of increasing flows of direct investment into the United States. According to the Department of Commerce, Brazilian stock of FDI in the U.S. grew from US$1.6 billion in 2000 to US$ 31.8 billion in 2023. Companies of Brazilian origin (JBS, Gerdau, and Embraer, among others) employ more than 110,000 workers in the United States
The U.S., in turn, is the largest foreign investor in Brazil, with almost 4,000 U.S. companies operating in the country, primarily to serve its large domestic market. Between 2015 and 2024, U.S. subsidiaries in Brazil remitted US$54.2 billion in profits to their headquarters.
Regarding tariffs, it is important to note that the average tariff collected on U.S. imports amounts to only 2.7%. Over 50% of Brazilian imports from the U.S. enter Brazil with zero tariffs.
Brazil had been engaging in good faith in talks regarding bilateral trade with the participation of Vice President Geraldo Alckmin - in his capacity as Minister of Trade and Industry - and Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, and their counterparts, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Seven technical meetings followed those high-level meetings.
President Trump's letter of July 9 imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil on political grounds was a surprise to us. Despite the unjustified and unacceptable measures imposed on us, Brazil remained committed to engagement on the trade and economic agenda.
After the brief encounter between Presidents Lula and Trump during the United Nations General Assembly, high-level contacts between Brazil and the US were reestablished. There were two more talks between the presidents, by phone and in person, in Malaysia, as well as talks between Minister Mauro Vieira and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the most recent last week.
We expect our trade relations to return to normal and look forward to resuming our cooperation in different areas, focusing on convergences that have, over the years, made for a longstanding and productive partnership.
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Another great meeting that reflects progress in the bilateral dialogue and bodes well for the advancement of our trade and economic relations.
- Meeting MRE Mauro Vieira and USDoS Marco Rubio
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Excellent meeting between Presidents Lula and Trump in Malaysia
- Excellent meeting between Presidents Lula and Trump in Malaysia
Declaração Conjunta do Ministro das Relações Exteriores do Brasil, Mauro Vieira, do Secretário de Estado, Marco Rubio, e do Representante de Comércio dos Estados Unidos, Jamieson Greer
Publicado em 16/10/2025 20h04 Atualizado em 16/10/2025 20h33
Hoje, o Secretário de Estado Marco Rubio e o Representante de Comércio dos Estados Unidos Jamieson Greer se reuniram com o Ministro das Relações Exteriores do Brasil, Mauro Vieira, e mantiveram conversas muito positivas sobre comércio e questões bilaterais em andamento. O Secretário Rubio, o Embaixador Greer e o Ministro Mauro Vieira concordaram em colaborar e conduzir discussões em várias frentes no futuro imediato, além de estabelecer uma rota de trabalho conjunto. Ambas as partes também concordaram em trabalhar conjuntamente pela realização de reunião entre o Presidente Trump e o Presidente Lula na primeira oportunidade possível.
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Joint Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Brazil Mauro Vieira and had very positive talks regarding trade and ongoing bilateral issues. Secretary Rubio, Ambassador Greer, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vieira agreed to collaborate and conduct discussions on multiple fronts in the immediate future and establish a working path forward. Both sides also agreed to work together to schedule a meeting between President Trump and President Lula at the earliest possible occasion.
- World Cotton Day - October 7, 2025
- Celebrando o Algodão!
Cotton is more than a fiber, it is purpose. It is also innovation, responsibility, and connection to the land. From the Brazilian fields to the world, our cotton carries values that go far beyond production. It tells a story of commitment to the future.
On #WorldCottonDay (October 7), we celebrate Brazilian cotton alongside @cottonbrazil, an initiative of @abrapabrasil, @aneacotton, and @apexbrasil, dedicated to promoting the recognition and uptake of Brazilian cotton worldwide.
Press Release - Telephone conversation between Presidents Lula and Donald Trump
(Non-official translation)
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received a phone call on the morning of Monday, October 6, from President Donald Trump. In a friendly tone, the two leaders spoke for 30 minutes, recalling the good chemistry they had during their meeting in New York at the UN General Assembly. Both presidents reiterated their positive impressions of that encounter.
President Lula described the call as an opportunity to restore the 201-year-long friendly relations between the two largest democracies in the Western Hemisphere. He noted that Brazil is one of only three G20 countries with which the United States maintains a trade surplus in goods and services. Lula requested the removal of the 40% surcharge imposed on Brazilian products and the lifting of restrictive measures applied against Brazilian officials.
President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to continue negotiations with Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, and Finance Minister Fernando Haddad. Both leaders agreed to meet in person soon. President Lula raised the possibility of a meeting during the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, reiterated his invitation for Trump to attend COP30 in Belém, Pará, and also expressed his willingness to travel to the United States.
The two presidents exchanged phone numbers to establish a direct line of communication. On the Brazilian side, the conversation was attended by Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, Ministers Mauro Vieira, Fernando Haddad, Sidônio Palmeira, and Special Advisor Celso Amorim.
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Telefonema entre os presidentes Lula e Donald Trump
(Original text in Portuguese)
O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recebeu na manhã desta segunda-feira, 6 de outubro, telefonema do presidente Donald Trump, dos Estados Unidos. Em tom amistoso, os dois líderes conversaram por 30 minutos, quando relembraram a boa química que tiveram em Nova York por ocasião da Assembleia Geral da ONU. Os dois presidentes reiteraram a impressão positiva daquele encontro.
O presidente Lula descreveu o contato como uma oportunidade para a restauração das relações amigáveis de 201 anos entre as duas maiores democracias do Ocidente. Recordou que o Brasil é um dos três países do G20 com quem os Estados Unidos mantêm superávit na balança de bens e serviços. Solicitou a retirada da sobretaxa de 40% imposta a produtos nacionais e das medidas restritivas aplicadas contra autoridades brasileiras.
O presidente Trump designou o secretário de Estado Marco Rubio para dar sequência às negociações com o vice-presidente Geraldo Alckmin, o chanceler Mauro Vieira e o ministro da Fazenda, Fernando Haddad. Ambos os líderes acordaram encontrar-se pessoalmente em breve. O presidente Lula aventou a possibilidade de encontro na Cúpula da Asean, na Malásia; reiterou convite a Trump para participar da COP30, em Belém (PA); e também se dispôs a viajar aos Estados Unidos.
Os dois presidentes trocaram telefones para estabelecer via direta de comunicação. Do lado brasileiro, a conversa foi acompanhada pelo vice-presidente Geraldo Alckmin, os ministros Mauro Vieira, Fernando Haddad, Sidônio Palmeira e o assessor especial Celso Amorim.
(Published in The New York Times on September 14, 2025)
Mr. Lula is the president of Brazil.
I decided to write this essay to establish an open and frank dialogue with the president of the United States. Over decades of negotiation, first as a union leader and later as president, I have learned to listen to all sides and to take into account all the interests at stake. That is why I have carefully examined the arguments that have been put forward by the Trump administration to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian products.
Bringing American jobs back and reindustrialization are legitimate motivations. When in the past the United States has raised the banner of neoliberalism, Brazil warned of its harmful effects. Seeing the White House finally acknowledge the limits of the so-called Washington Consensus, a policy prescription of minimal social protection, unrestricted trade liberalization and overall deregulation dominant since the 1990s, vindicated the Brazilian position.
But resorting to unilateral action against individual states is to prescribe the wrong remedy. Multilateralism offers fairer and more balanced solutions. The tariff increase imposed on Brazil this summer is not only misguided but illogical. The United States is not running a trade deficit with our country, nor is it subject to high tariffs. Over the past 15 years, it has accumulated a surplus of $410 billion in bilateral trade in goods and services. Nearly 75 percent of U.S. exports to Brazil enter duty-free. By our calculation, the average effective tariff on American products is just 2.7 percent. Eight out of the 10 main items face zero tariffs, including oil, aircraft, natural gas and coal.
The lack of economic rationale behind these measures makes it clear that the motivation of the White House is political. The deputy secretary of state, Christopher Landau, reportedly said as much earlier this month to a group of Brazilian business leaders who were working to open negotiation channels. The U.S. government is using tariffs and the Magnitsky Act to seek impunity for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who orchestrated a failed coup attempt on Jan. 8, 2023, in an effort to subvert the popular will expressed at the ballot box.
I am proud of the Brazilian Supreme Court for its historic decision on Thursday, which safeguards our institutions and the democratic rule of law. This was not a “witch hunt.” The judgment was the result of proceedings carried out in accordance with Brazil’s 1988 Constitution, enacted after two decades of struggle against a military dictatorship. It followed months of investigations that uncovered plans to assassinate me, the vice president and a Supreme Court justice. Authorities also discovered a draft decree that would have effectively annulled the 2022 election results.
The Trump administration has furthermore accused the Brazilian justice system of targeting and censoring American tech companies. Those allegations are false. All digital platforms, whether domestic or foreign, are subject to the same laws in Brazil. It is dishonest to call regulation censorship, especially when what is at stake is the protection of our families against fraud, disinformation and hate speech. The internet cannot be a land of lawlessness where pedophiles and abusers are given free rein to prey on our children and teenagers.
Equally baseless are the administration’s allegations of unfair practices by Brazil in digital trade and electronic payment services and its alleged failure to enforce environmental laws. Contrary to being unfair to U.S. financial operators, Brazil’s digital payment system, known as PIX, has enabled the financial inclusion of millions of citizens and companies. We cannot be penalized for creating a fast, free and secure mechanism that facilitates transactions and stimulates the economy.
In the last two years, we have cut the rate of deforestation in the Amazon by half. In 2024 alone, the Brazilian police seized hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of assets used in environmental crimes. But the Amazon will still be in danger if other countries fail to do their part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Rising global temperatures could turn the rainforest into a savanna, disrupting rainfall patterns across the entire hemisphere, including the American Midwest.
When the United States turns its back on a relationship of more than 200 years, such as the one it maintains with Brazil, everyone loses. There are no ideological differences that should prevent two governments from working together in areas where they have common goals.
President Trump, we remain open to negotiating anything that can bring mutual benefits. But Brazil’s democracy and sovereignty are not on the table. In your first address to the United Nations General Assembly in 2017, you said that “strong sovereign nations let diverse countries with different values, different cultures and different dreams not just coexist, but work side by side on the basis of mutual respect.” This is how I see the relationship between Brazil and the United States: two great nations capable of respecting each other and cooperating for the good of Brazilians and Americans.
- BRAZIL'S NATIONAL DAY - SEPTEMBER 7 - SPEECH BY AMBASSADOR OF BRAZIL IN WASHINGTON MARIA LUIZA RIBEIRO VIOTTI AT THE OAS
- Data Nacional / National Day
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, excellences,
Dear Consul General of Brazil in Washington,
Ambassador Sergio Bath,
Dear Permanent Representative of Brazil to the
Organization of American States, Ambassador Benoni Belli
Friends of Brazil, dear colleagues, my fellow Brazilians,
It is an honor and a pleasure to welcome you as we celebrate Brazil's National Day — a moment to mark our independence, to reflect on the journey of our nation and on the partnerships we have built along the way.
Today we can take pride and contentment in the fact that Brazil is now experiencing the longest period of uninterrupted democracy and full civil liberties in its entire republican history, thanks to the resilience of its institutions, especially an independent Judiciary.
It is also encouraging that Brazil is back on a path of resilient economic growth, well above expectations, and that the expanding labor market and effective social policies are helping to reduce poverty and inequality.
Recently enacted reforms and legal frameworks are also contributing to a more conducive business environment.
Many challenges, of course, remain, but the direction has been consistent with a sustainable and inclusive growth path, driven by investments in energy transition and infrastructure, including digital.
Brazil remains committed to achieving net zero illegal deforestation by 2030. We count on an ambitious Ecological Transformation Plan (ETP) to promote inclusive and sustainable development while combating climate change.
By hosting COP30 in Belém next November, we want to show commitment not only to fighting climate change, but also to promoting opportunities in the green economy that improve people’s lives.
All along, in our recent trajectory, we have strengthened and diversified partnerships, expanded trade and investment and deepened cooperation with countries around the world.
One of the most enduring of these partnerships is with the United States.
For over two centuries, Brazil and the U.S. have enjoyed a relationship rooted in mutual respect, common values, and a commitment to democratic principles.
We are, in fact, today, the two largest democracies - and economies - in the Western Hemisphere.
We have stood together in moments of global upheaval, worked side by side to promote peace and prosperity, and collaborated in fields as diverse as agriculture, energy, education, health, science, technology, and defense.
Of course, as in any long relationship, we have encountered differences, which is natural and to be expected.
What matters is our ability to maintain dialogue, to keep channels open, and to focus on the many convergences that make for a longstanding, productive partnership.
The current situation, therefore, stands in sharp contrast with the history and quality of relations between Brazil and the United States.
Despite the unjustified measures imposed on us, Brazil remains committed to engaging on the trade and economic agenda.
We will continue to pursue dialogue and the search for mutually agreed solutions on these issues, but will do so based on facts – which demonstrate a commercial relationship with significant benefits for the United States, which has consistently run a vast trade surplus with Brazil.
We know that the United States recognizes the importance of a strong, democratic, and prosperous Brazil — just as we see the United States as an indispensable partner in our national development and our international engagement.
Today, as we raise a glass to celebrate Brazil's independence, we also raise a toast to the friendship between our two nations — tested by time, strengthened by shared interests, and always guided by common values and the hope for a better future.
Washington, DC, September 5, 2025
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ALERTA AOS BRASILEIROS BINACIONAIS:
A retomada da exigência de vistos para nacionais de Austrália, Canadá e Estados Unidos entrou em vigor no dia 10 de abril de 2025.
De acordo com as normas internacionais da aviação civil (Anexo IX da Convenção de Chicago de 1944 - Decreto 21.713, de 27 de agosto de 1946) não será permitido o embarque de passageiros sem documento de viagem válido, com o devido visto de entrada, quando aplicável.
Dessa forma, as companhias aéreas exigem, no momento do embarque, visto brasileiro nos passaportes australianos, canadenses e estadunidenses.
Brasileiros que sejam também nacionais da Austrália, do Canadá ou dos Estados Unidos da América, contudo, não podem receber vistos brasileiros em seus passaportes estrangeiros, à luz de vedação normativa vigente.
Dessa forma, para evitar problemas no embarque com as companhias aéreas, os cidadãos brasileiros com nacionalidade australiana, canadense ou estadunidense deverão assegurar-se de estar na posse de passaporte brasileiro válido quando viajarem ao Brasil.
Solicite seu passaporte brasileiro, ou em caso de desvalimento comprovado, Autorização de Retorno ao Brasil, pelo sistema e-consular
(https://econsular.itamaraty.gov.br/) em uma de nossas 190 repartições consulares."
- BRICS Brasil 2025
2025: Brazilian Presidency of BRICS!
Visit the website: https://brics.br to stay updated on key initiatives.
Follow it on Instagram @brics_br for daily updates, and don’t forget to subscribe to the BricsBrasil2025 YouTube channel for exclusive content.
- April 2025 -- 14th International Conference on Climate Informatics (CI2025), Rio de Janeiro from April 28 to 30, 2025
Join us in Brazil for the 14th International Conference on Climate Informatics (CI2025), hosted by IBM Research Brazil at the Centro Cultural Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) in Rio de Janeiro from April 28 to 30, 2025.
CI2025 offers a dynamic program featuring keynote addresses, panel discussions, lightning talks, poster sessions, and ample networking opportunities. The agenda covers emerging topics and key themes at the intersection of climate science and data science, fostering insightful discussions and collaborations.
CI2025 will adopt a hybrid model to promote inclusivity and environmental responsibility, allowing both in-person and virtual participation.
Researchers, practitioners, and students from diverse disciplines are warmly invited to join us in Brazil for CI2025. Together, we can advance the field of climate informatics and deepen our understanding of the planet's climate system.
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission (@europeancommission) presented the "World Drought Atlas" last December during the COP-16 on Desertification, held in Saudi Arabia. The document results from collaboration on drought-related topics between the JRC and Brazil's Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (@mcti).
At the regional level, the JRC also published a technical report on drought in the Amazon Basin ("Drought in the Amazon Basin November 2023"), which includes contributions from Brazilian scientists at the National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters - CEMADEN (@cemaden.secas).
Both documents are valuable resources for raising awareness, strengthening cooperation, promoting resilience against drought, and encouraging research and scientific innovation.
Below are links to the reports and additional press notes on the topic:
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