The measure was driven by the recent decision of US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Brazilian products
The approval of the bill that establishes reciprocity in environmental and commercial standards in Brazil’s relations with other countries occurred on Wednesday (2) in. The measure was driven by the recent decision of the president of the United States, to impose tariffs on Brazilian products. With the support of ruralists and the government, the project now awaits the sanction of President Lula. Initially, the PL, Jair Bolsonaro’s party, expressed intent on obstructing the vote, but eventually changed his posture and joined the support of the project, emphasizing the relevance of agribusiness to the national economy. The reaction to Trump taxed generated an alliance between rural sector parliamentarians and the administration of, which sought a joint response.
The bill, prepared by Senator Zequinha Marinho, aims to face unilateral environmental barriers, such as the European Union. The proposal allows Brazil to adopt commercial and diplomatic measures in response to restrictions considered unjustified by other countries, with Camex assuming a key role in the implementation of these actions. In addition, the text establishes that, before the application of countermeasures, diplomatic consultations must be performed, which provides a margin of maneuver for the defense of Brazilian interests. This approach seeks to ensure that the country can react in a balanced and strategic way to external pressures, maintaining the integrity of its environmental and commercial policies.
Posted by Patrícia Costa
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