BRAZIL · TRADE

Key Facts

—Legal defense: Brazil has filed its Section 301 defense; the bank lobby ABBC and central-bank chief Gabriel Galípolo reject the US “Pix versus credit cards” complaint.

—Retaliation: Brasília is weighing tariffs on US audiovisual royalties and pharmaceutical patents, and braces for a possible further 12.5%.

—Support package: Vice President Alckmin and Finance Minister Haddad announced a package for exporters, without figures yet.