US Accepts Brazil's WTO Consultation Request Over Tariffs

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The United States accepted Brazil's request to consult the World Trade Organization (WTO) with regard to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. However, the country argued that part of Brazil's claims include “national security”, which cannot be reviewed within the entity. Related news:CNI maintains high GDP forecast in 2.3% even with US tariffs.

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Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said this Monday (August 18, 2025) that negotiations on the 50% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump (Republican Party) on Brazilian products are stalled because the US government is pressuring Brazil to act contrary to the Constitution. "The impasse only exists because the United States wants the Executive branch to interfere in judicial decisions, which would be unconstitutional," he stated at an event h…