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- Brazil requested WTO consultations with the United States on July 27, 2026 over the tariffs.
- The United States imposed a 25% duty for unfair practices and a 12.5% duty for forced-labor accusations, which Brazil’s Foreign Ministry called incompatible with WTO rules.
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva denounced tariffs as interference in October 2026 presidential race.
- Brazil denied visas to two U.S. officials planning to meet election authorities in July.
