Brazil Vice‑President Alckmin said U.S. tariffs are unfair and unreasonable, that Brazil runs a trade surplus with the U.S., Brazil's average tariff on U.S. goods is 3.1% and 75% of U.S. exports to Brazil face zero tariffs. He said U.S. positions in the Section 301 investigation lack a factual basis.

2026-07-17

Brazil Vice‑President Alckmin said U.S. tariffs are unfair and unreasonable, that Brazil runs a trade surplus with the U.S., Brazil's average tariff on U.S. goods is 3.1% and 75% of U.S. exports to Brazil face zero tariffs. He said U.S. positions in the Section 301 investigation lack a factual basis.