# Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-22**: Tariffs take effect — The 25% Section 301 tariffs become effective on covered Brazilian products.
- **2026-07-18**: Tariff announcement and exemption expansion — USTR announces 25% tariffs on thousands of Brazilian imports, effective July 22, with a broader-than-expected exemption list including beef, coffee, and aircraft parts.
- **2026-06**: U.S. proposes tariffs on Brazil — Washington formally proposes tariffs on Brazilian goods citing unfair trade practices in digital trade and illegal deforestation, initiating over 30 bilateral meetings.
- **2026-02-21**: Rare Earths MoU — India and Brazil sign the landmark critical minerals pact in New Delhi.
- **2026-01-15**: Aerospace Partnership — Embraer and Adani Group announce plans to build aircraft in India.
- **2025-01-01**: Trade Headwinds — Both nations hit by US tariffs, prompting calls for stronger Global South cooperation.
- **2024-07-01**: Initial Trade Target — Modi and Lula set an initial $20 billion bilateral trade target in Brasilia.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on Brazil, 50% on Canada: $14.4B Surplus at Risk
2026-07-23 11:32:04 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

New U.S. tariffs on Brazil and Canada threaten trade flows and corporate earnings across multiple sectors, as the administration invokes separate trade law to impose 25% and 50% duties. The $14.4 billion U.S. surplus with Brazil could evaporate if retaliation escalates, raising market uncertainty and inflation risks.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/trump-tariffs-brazil-canada-markets-risk

### US Brazil Tariffs: 25% Levy Opens New Global Trade War Front
2026-07-20 00:49:53 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

The 25% U.S. tariff on Brazil, the first use of a revitalized Section 301, signals a broader trade escalation that could hit India, China, and the EU next. Investors must price in retaliation risks, commodity volatility, and sector earnings exposure across industrials, agriculture, and emerging-market assets.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-brazil-tariffs-finance-markets

### US 25% Brazil tariff hits commodities: what investors need to know
2026-07-16 07:45:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 1

A 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, effective July 22, exempts coffee and beef but targets sugar, ethanol, and industrial goods—sparking commodity volatility. Despite the U.S.-Brazil goods trade surplus, the move jolts Brazilian equities and the real, while offering selective opportunities for non-exempt commodity producers.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-25-brazil-tariff-financial-market-impact

### India and Brazil Forge Strategic Mineral Alliance with $30B Trade Target
2026-02-22 02:40:04 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

India and Brazil have dramatically scaled their economic ambitions, setting a $30 billion bilateral trade target for 2030 and signing a landmark pact on critical minerals. The agreement focuses on securing resilient supply chains for rare earths and steel while expanding cooperation into high-tech sectors like AI and space.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-brazil-critical-minerals-trade-pact

### India and Brazil Ink Critical Minerals Pact to Break China's Supply Chain Grip
2026-02-22 00:35:05 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

India and Brazil have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding on rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to secure resilient supply chains and reduce a 90% import dependency on China. The partnership marks a strategic pivot for the Global South toward resource independence, advanced technology cooperation, and a $30 billion bilateral trade target.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/india-brazil-critical-minerals-rare-earths-deal

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