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Brazil Celebrates U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs

2/21/2026

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Brazil's Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin stated that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against President Donald Trump's tariffs is vital for Brazil, removing a 40% tariff on Brazilian goods.
This ruling improves Brazil's competitiveness in the U.S. market, prompting Alckmin to stress caution regarding future developments.
Brazil plans to continue trade negotiations with the U.S., despite Trump's previous tariffs imposed under former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Alckmin mentioned that a proposed new blanket 10% tariff would not negatively impact Brazil's competitiveness, as it would affect all countries equally.

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Brazil's Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin stated that the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against President Donald Trump's tariffs is vital for Brazil, removing a 40% tariff on Brazilian goods.
This ruling improves Brazil's competitiveness in the U.S. market, prompting Alckmin to stress caution regarding future developments.
Brazil plans to continue trade negotiations with the U.S., despite Trump's previous tariffs imposed under former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Alckmin mentioned that a proposed new blanket 10% tariff would not negatively impact Brazil's competitiveness, as it would affect all countries equally.