Lula escalates the fight over US tariffs on Brazil, vowing to send Trump fresh Amazon deforestation data to rebut Washington's case.
Brazil · Trade
Key Facts
New tariffs — The US imposed a 25% duty on most Brazilian imports, with some exceptions like beef and coffee.
Deforestation cited — Washington said illegal deforestation was one reason for the measures, a claim Lula disputes.
Data to send — Lula will forward Inpe figures showing a 36.87% drop in Amazon losses from August 2025 to July 2026.
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