Brazil Takes US to WTO Over New Tariffs

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that Brazil has officially initiated dispute consultations with the United States. This move comes in response to the US's recent announcement of new tariffs on Brazilian goods, sparking a significant trade dispute between the two nations.

Details of the Dispute

According to the WTO, Brazil argues that the US measures violate several provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 and the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU). Brazil contends that the US should have sought resolution through the DSU's rules and procedures instead of imposing tariffs.

Background of the Tariffs

US President Donald Trump had previously imposed a 10% tariff on all Brazilian products, with an additional 40% on certain goods. The decision was reportedly motivated by the criminal case against Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, marking a contentious chapter in US-Brazil relations.