Brazil will use all available means to persuade the United States to revoke tariffs imposed on Brazilian products, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said.
The dispute threatens trade stability between the two nations and impacts the Brazilian economy, which views the tariffs as harmful to its export growth.
Alckmin, who also serves as the minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, described the U.S. trade measures as an unfair action. In a recent interview, he said, "Vamos usar todos os meios para convencê‑los," which translates to "We will use all means to convince them" [2].
He further characterized the situation by saying, "É uma medida injusta," or "It is an unfair measure" [1]. The Brazilian government is now working to convince U.S. officials that the tariffs lack a reasonable basis and should be removed to maintain fair trade relations.
Market reactions to the trade tension have been evident in Brasília. A market report noted that the Ibovespa fell by 0.07% [3], reaching a level of 135,000 points [3]. Investors remained cautious while awaiting a contingency plan to counter the U.S. tariffs.
To address the crisis, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Alckmin held a meeting in Brasília. According to reports, a meeting was scheduled for 5 p.m. [3] to discuss the government's strategy. While some reports date the interview to Wednesday the 9th [1], other market data references events from August 11, 2025 [3].
Brazil continues to prioritize diplomatic channels to resolve the impasse. The administration's goal is to ensure that Brazilian exports remain competitive in the U.S. market without the burden of additional costs imposed by these tariffs.
“"É uma medida injusta"”
The tension highlights a friction point in bilateral trade relations, where Brazil is attempting to leverage diplomatic pressure to avoid economic slowdowns. The slight dip in the Ibovespa suggests that while the market is sensitive to these tariffs, investors are primarily waiting for a concrete government contingency plan to determine the long-term impact on export-heavy industries.
