Vice-President and Minister of Industry states that the measure “harms the US economy itself”
The vice president and Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services, said on Wednesday (9.Jul.2025) that is “Injusta” The signaling of the president of the United States (Republican Party), which should announce new rates on products imported from Brazil. In an interview with journalists, Alckmin stated that the measure “It harms the American economy itself”.
The minister spoke about the subject after participating in the launch of the Regulation Portal, the government’s website made to give greater transparency to the Brazilian regulatory environment.
Earlier, Trump that the announcement of new tariffs to Brazilian imports should take place this Wednesday (9.Jul) or on Thursday (10.Jul). According to the Republican, the “Brazil has not been good” to the United States.
“We will disclose a number for Brazil, I think this afternoon or tomorrow morning”Trump said in a meeting with leaders from African countries in the White House.
In April, the US a 10% reciprocal fare against Brazil. Alckmin stressed that Brazil has a commercial deficit with the US.
“I see no reason for increased tariffs compared to Brazil. Brazil is no problem for the United States.”he declared.
The president of (Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development), also attended the event.
Bolsonaro
When asked about Trump’s defense to former president (PL), Alckmin said the US leader is “Mal-informed” and classified the statement as “Totally wrong”.
On Monday (7.Jul), Trump what he classified as “Terrible Treatment” Bolsonaro. In publication on the social network Truth Social, said that Brazil is promoting a “Witch Hunt” against the former president.
