Former federal deputy denies relationship between 25% rates and Bolsonaro family visit; calls associations “fake news”
The former federal deputy (PL) published this Tuesday (June 2, 2026) that he hoped that the proposals made by the United States would not punish Brazilians. He denied associating the new rates with his and his brother’s visit, the senator (PL-RJ), to the White House last week.
Despite the lack of direct mention, Eduardo’s note was published after statements by members of the Lula government that the fee proposal occurred after Trump’s meeting with Flávio and Eduardo.
According to Eduardo, the association It’s an attempt.”of undermining the excellent relationship” of him and Flávio with the president (Republican Party).
The former congressman also declared that he had had extensive conversations with the US president and said he was confident that Trump would not punish the population for the actions of the Brazilian government. “Our fight is against terrorist factions and tyrants, not against companies and innocent people. God bless our great nations”, he declared on X (formerly Twitter).
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Donald Trump’s government proposed a new 25% tax on Brazilian products, following the conclusion of an investigation by the USTR (Office of the US Trade Representative) that identified alleged commercial practices in Brazil.unreasonable” that “burden or restrict” North American trade. The measure will still be analyzed in consultation with the private sector.
The new pricing strategic products for the North American market, such as meats, fruits and Brazilian coffee. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) associated the proposal with opponents and said that Flávio Bolsonaro hindered negotiations with Trump. The government assesses that the measure has policy.
Here is Eduardo’s note, in free translation:
“Our family is grateful for President Donald Trump’s fantastic welcome.
“The false narrative that the US government has imposed new tariffs is nothing more than an attempt to undermine the excellent relationship we have with the current administration.
“This is yet another irresponsible fake news. We had extensive conversations with President @realDonaldTrump and I am confident that the president will not punish the Brazilian people for the crimes committed by the exceptional regime in Brazil.
“Our fight is against terrorist factions and tyrants, not against companies and innocent people. God bless our great nations“.
