Meeting aims to strengthen agricultural cooperation, expands bilateral trade and encourages exchange in agricultural science and technology due to Trump’s tariff
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, gathered on the morning of last Thursday (19) with ambassadors and representatives of the Brazilian Arab Chamber of Commerce. The meeting had as its main agenda the redirection of Brazilian products to the Arab countries, a strategy that arises in response to the tariff increase imposed by the United States. This measure made it unfeasible to export certain Brazilian products to the US market, requiring a rapid adaptation from Brazil to avoid significant waste and financial losses for national entrepreneurs.
During the meeting, ambassadors of at least 15 Arab countries were present, including Morocco, Barém, Syria and Algeria. The main objective was to discuss strategies to expand the commercial partnership between Brazil and these countries. According to Minister Fávaro, the intention to strengthen commercial ties with the Arab countries already existed before the tariff increase in the United States, but the current situation made this strategy even more relevant. The idea is to reduce the dependence of the US market and foster a trade that benefits both parties. “Of all that Brazil exports to the Arab League, 75% is from agriculture. I highlight poultry meats, cattle meat, sugar, corn, honey. Brazil is a major food provider for the Arab countries,” he said.
By mentioning the rates imposed on Brazilian products by the minister stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships with the Arab countries. “We worked hard for the expansion of markets and business relations, beating records in the trade scale. Just to name a few examples, we can make businesses such as fertile eggs for Saudi Arabia, acai for Egypt, as well as coffee and orange juice for the United Arab Emirates. We want to be close, transforming friendship and diplomacy into business opportunities,” he said.
The Brazilian government remains in negotiations with the United States, but for now, bets on multilateralism and the opening of markets for new business partners. This trade exchange with Arab countries is expected to generate a surplus for Brazil. Minister Fávaro pointed out that, in addition to selling Brazilian products, the country also intends to import products from the Arab countries, thus strengthening the bilateral relationship. This approach not only diversifies markets for Brazilian products, but also promotes a balance in trade relations.
*With information from Igor Damasceno
*Report produced with the aid of AI
