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2026-07-17 05:46:11
[Brazilian Foreign Minister: US Tariffs Are Unjustified and "Politically Motivated"] On the 16th local time, Brazilian Foreign Minister Vieira stated at a press conference that the US's imposition of a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports has no factual basis and is "politically motivated." Vieira stated that the investigation conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 was a unilateral procedure by the US government, and the US has no reason to impose tariffs on Brazilian products. Vieira stated that these US measures are "unacceptable." In addition, Brazilian Vice President Alquemín also stated on the same day that the US's imposition of a 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports is "unfair and baseless." Alquemín stated that, looking at data from the past 15 years, the US has consistently maintained a trade surplus with Brazil, and the reasons for imposing tariffs based on Section 301 are "completely based on falsehoods." Therefore, "the US's reasons for imposing tariffs are completely untenable and unfair." (CCTV)
