President of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says Congress will act to defend Brazilian interests
The president of the Senate Foreign Relations and National Defense Committee, senator (PSD-MS), stated this Tuesday (June 2, 2026) that Congress will act to reduce the impacts of the new United States tariff on strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. The collegiate intends to meet at 2:30 pm to discuss the matter and said it will use all legitimate instruments of dialogue and diplomacy to defend Brazil’s interests.
The government of the President of the United States, (Republican Party), proposed on Monday (June 1, 2026) a on a wide list of products imported from Brazil. The measure was presented after a commercial investigation concluded that the country adopted practices considered unfair and harmful to North American companies.
Before the However, the US government established a schedule of hearings and public consultations to collect testimony. The legal deadline for defining and applying corrective measures against Brazil is July 15, 2026.
In a statement, Trad stated that the process will still undergo public consultation, hearing and final decision in the USA. Despite the short deadline, the Senate intends to listen to producers, companies and entities affected by the measure to support the Legislature’s actions.
“The proposal deserves attention and close monitoring by Brazil”said the senator.
The CCAI (Joint Commission for the Control of Intelligence Activities) is expected to evaluate the developments of the North American decision related to the PCC and the Red Command in a working meeting scheduled for the next few days.
According to Trad, the scenario requires “realism”but Congress will seek to defend Brazilian interests and minimize possible effects of North American on the national economy.
The senator stated that the measure occurs at a time of greater relevance for issues related to foreign trade, public security and international cooperation in .
Trad also cited a non-partisan mission carried out by the led by him, to reopen channels of dialogue between the Congresses of the 2 countries. According to the senator, the contacts remain active and will be important during the negotiations.
“The moment demands serenity, dialogue and responsibility”said Trad.
According to the senator, the Senate will continue to use “all legitimate instruments of dialogue and diplomacy” to defend Brazil’s interests if circumstances require new actions.
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