Brazil's Senator Flávio Bolsonaro asks Washington to delay tariffs until after October vote
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro asked the United States to postpone a 25% tariff it is weighing on Brazilian goods until after the October elections. He made the request at a public hearing before the US Trade Representative in Washington.
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro on Tuesday asked the US administration to postpone until after the October elections a 25% tariff it is considering imposing on Brazilian goods. He made the request during a public hearing before the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington.
Bolsonaro argued that applying the tariff before the vote could weigh on Brazil's economy. Trade talks between the two countries are being closely watched as part of Washington's broader plans for duties on several nations.
There was no immediate response from the Brazilian government to the request. Trade specialists said any tariff could affect agricultural and industrial exports, making the USTR's final decision and its timing significant for markets.
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