The Brazilian government announced on August 13 that on August 13, the Brazilian government announced the initiation of an administrative procedure aimed at taking reciprocal measures against the tariffs imposed by the United States on the country. The report said that Brazil's move was in response to Washington's decision. Previously, the US side imposed additional tariffs of 12.5% to 25% on a large number of Brazilian products on the grounds that Brazil has so-called “unfair” trade practices and the use of forced labor in its production chain. Brazil's response is based on the Economic Equity Act, which provides for trade countermeasures similar to those implemented by Washington.

The Brazilian government announced on August 13 that on August 13, the Brazilian government announced the initiation of an administrative procedure aimed at taking reciprocal measures against the tariffs imposed by the United States on the country. The report said that Brazil's move was in response to Washington's decision. Previously, the US side imposed additional tariffs of 12.5% to 25% on a large number of Brazilian products on the grounds that Brazil has so-called “unfair” trade practices and the use of forced labor in its production chain. Brazil's response is based on the Economic Equity Act, which provides for trade countermeasures similar to those implemented by Washington.