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Flavio Bolsonaro Testifies Before ITC to Block 25% Tariff

6/24/2026

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Flavio Bolsonaro will testify before the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 6 to block a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) cited “unreasonable” Brazilian trade practices as the duty’s basis after Bolsonaro met President Donald Trump and senior officials on a recent visit.
In his testimony, Bolsonaro said he asked President Donald Trump not to tax Brazilian companies and urged protection of the 80-year U.S.–Brazil partnership.

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Flavio Bolsonaro will testify before the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 6 to block a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports.
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) cited “unreasonable” Brazilian trade practices as the duty’s basis after Bolsonaro met President Donald Trump and senior officials on a recent visit.
In his testimony, Bolsonaro said he asked President Donald Trump not to tax Brazilian companies and urged protection of the 80-year U.S.–Brazil partnership.