Brazil's Foreign Ministry issued a note on Wednesday criticizing those it called traitors of the homeland for actions leading to US tariffs on Brazilian products. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro confirmed participation in a US hearing on the matter.
The Itamaraty stated in a post on X that the traitors of the homeland will not be able to rewrite history and must apologize for the damages caused to thousands of Brazilians. The note did not name anyone, but came one day after Flávio Bolsonaro's office announced a request to participate in a public hearing by the Office of the US Trade Representative.
The hearing is scheduled for July 6 and will address a proposed 25% tariff on Brazilian products, resulting from an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Flávio plans to advocate for suspension of the tariffs and praise Pix as beneficial for American companies.
The Brazilian government has submitted written defenses and held meetings in Washington to negotiate a solution. According to the Itamaraty, the tariffs stem from an attempt at external interference in Brazilian justice.
