Brazil’s Foreign Ministry has tasked Camex with analysing the reciprocity law to strengthen its position in tariff negotiations with the US.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated he is in “no rush” to retaliate against the US for imposing 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, emphasising his openness to negotiations.
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry has tasked the government’s trade body, Camex, with analysing the use of a reciprocity law to respond.
However, Foreign Trade Secretary Tatiana Prazeres noted that any countermeasures would involve a lengthy process and consultations with the US. The reciprocity law aims to strengthen Brazil’s position in negotiations, as previous attempts to discuss tariffs with the US have gone unanswered.
US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs (previously 10%) on most Brazilian imports on 30 July 2025, which took effect on 6 August. Trump cited “unfair trade” and accused Brazil of targeting Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro for the tariffs.
The tariffs are targeted towards Brazil’s key exports, including aircraft, energy, orange juice, pig iron, and fertilisers, but products such as coffee and meat now face the full tariff.
