The Brazilian government requested this Monday that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) “reconsider” the opening of an investigation into alleged Brazilian practices that would affect that country’s trade and stated that the US allegations “are unfounded”.
In a report coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and sent this Monday to the US trade office, Brazil urged Washington to opt for dialogue and to reconsider the action initiated under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
“The document proves that the Brazilian policies investigated are transparent, non-discriminatory and fully comply with the best international practices and the country’s obligations to the WTO,” states the statement released by the Brazilian Foreign Ministry.
Brazil responds to Trump’s accusation
Brazil reiterated that it does not recognize the legitimacy of unilateral instruments such as Section 301, which, according to the Government, are incompatible with the rules and the dispute settlement system of the WTO.
He also clarified that his participation in the process is “in a spirit of dialogue” and “does not constitute recognition of the validity or jurisdiction of the US procedure.”
The Brazilian document also denies that the policies of the South American country harm US trade by pointing out that the data and statistics show a “historic trade surplus” in favor of the Americans in the bilateral relationship.
The research covers a wide variety of topics, such as digital commerce – with special attention to the Pix payment system -, preferential tariffs, intellectual property, access to the ethanol market, the application of anti-corruption laws, and issues related to deforestation.
Brazil denies the unfair trade practices attributed to it by Trump and calls for dialogue
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