A US Section 301 probe into Brazil’s central-bank payment system Pix has triggered 25% tariffs and put state-run instant payments on trial.

Washington views Brazil’s promotion of non-dollar payment channels, including Pix and the growth of stablecoins, as a potential threat to dollar-based trade.

Embora o embate tenha origem na guerra comercial, a discussão gira também em torno de influência geopolítica e soberania digital e monetária

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Analistas apontam razões geopolíticas para tarifaço de 25%