Vice-President Alckmin says the Reciprocity Law will be used with caution and prioritizes negotiation with Washington
Brazil rules out retaliation to US 25% tariff to avoid escalation
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They say that [in the] eye for an eye, what can happen is the two go blind," Alckmin said in an interview with journalists after meeting with representatives of associations affected by the fare. Alckmin says government will follow in search of negotiation 21/07/2026 20:21 , updated 21/07/2026 20:22 Júlio César Silva/MDIC Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (PSB) stated, on Tuesday (21/7), that the government does not think to apply the Commercial Reciprocity Act as a way of retaliation to the United States for the tariff imposed on Brazil, which enters into force on Wednesday (22/7). The Brazilian government spoke on the subject and condemned the imposition of tariffs, calling the measure disproportionate and unacceptable.
Furthermore, The Reciprocity Act allows Brazil to adopt equivalent measures against countries that impose unilateral barriers to national products. According to Alckmin, the Law of Reciprocity serves as an instrument of defense, but should be used with caution and at the appropriate time. “The idea is not retaliation. This Tuesday’s meetings took place while Brazil is awaiting this week the decision of the U.S. government on a possible new round of tariffs, which is 12.5% and based on an investigation into forced labor.
In addition, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin ( PSB ) stated on Tuesday (21) that the government of President Lula (PT) does not intend to retaliate the administration of Donald Trump in reaction to 25% rates that will be applied on Brazilian products from this Wednesday (22).
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They say that [in the] eye for an eye, what can happen is the two go blind," Alckmin said in an interview with journalists after meeting with representatives of associations affected by the fare.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAlckmin says government will follow in search of negotiation 21/07/2026 20:21 , updated 21/07/2026 20:22 Júlio César Silva/MDIC Vice President Geraldo Alckmin (PSB) stated, on Tuesday (21/7), that the government does not think to apply the Commercial Reciprocity Act as a way of retaliation to the United States for the tariff imposed on Brazil, which enters into force on Wednesday (22/7).
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The Brazilian government spoke on the subject and condemned the imposition of tariffs, calling the measure disproportionate and unacceptable.
according to MetrópolesThe Reciprocity Act allows Brazil to adopt equivalent measures against countries that impose unilateral barriers to national products.
according to MetrópolesAccording to Alckmin, the Law of Reciprocity serves as an instrument of defense, but should be used with caution and at the appropriate time. “The idea is not retaliation.
according to CartaCapitalThis Tuesday’s meetings took place while Brazil is awaiting this week the decision of the U.S. government on a possible new round of tariffs, which is 12.5% and based on an investigation into forced labor.
according to Folha de S.Paulo — Em Cima da Hora +1Vice President Geraldo Alckmin ( PSB ) stated on Tuesday (21) that the government of President Lula (PT) does not intend to retaliate the administration of Donald Trump in reaction to 25% rates that will be applied on Brazilian products from this Wednesday (22).
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