The former president seeks that the country commanded by Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Brazilian officials. In addition, he thanked “the receptivity and disposition” of Scott Besent.
The Brazilian deputy Eduardo Bolsonaroson of former president Jair Bolsonarorevealed on Friday that he met in Washington with the Secretary of the United States Treasury, Scott Besent. The meeting, held on August 13, coincided with the pressure that the legislator exerts so that the country commanded by Donald Trump Impose Sanctions to Brazil officials linked to the process of course coup against his father.
The deputy himself shared in the Social network x An image of the encounter. “At the August 13 meeting we had an excellent conversation with the Treasury Secretary, Scott Besent. It was a unique opportunity to talk about Brazil and the United States with someone so well prepared”, Said Bolsonaro, who thanked“The receptivity” and “The disposition”From the US official.
The crossing of Scott Besent with Fernando Haddad
That same day, Besent He had to participate in a videoconference with the Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddadin which the additional tariff of the 50% applied by the United States to imports from Brazil. However, the treasure canceled the appointment claiming agenda problems and did not set a new date, according to what was reported by Haddad.
The minister, in statements to Globonews, linked the suspension to political maneuvers and said it was the result of the influence of “The extreme right forces”He even mentioned Eduardo Bolsonaro as directly responsible for the situation. The legislator rejected the accusation and said that his presence in Washington responds to legitimate political efforts.
Since March, Eduardo Bolsonaro remains in the United States and ensures that he holds meetings with officials and congressmen to promote sanctions against Brazilian authorities, in addition to seeking international support in favor of his father. Meanwhile, the former president Jair Bolsonaro Face a process in the Supreme Court of Brazil for his alleged participation in a coup attempt.
Economic impact of tariffs
The new tariff of 50%in force since last week, it was decreed by President Donald Trump as retaliation against what he described as a “witch hunt” against Jair Bolsonaro. The measure affects approximately 36% of Brazilian exports, including key products such as meats and coffeewhich represents a significant blow to bilateral trade.
Bilateral tension relations
The episode accentuated friction between the two countries. On the one hand, Brazil Find alternatives to mitigate the effect of tariffs on strategic productive sectors. On the other, the policy is conditioned by the presence of the former president’s son in Washingtonat the same time as Jair Bolsonaro Face a high -impact judicial process in your country.
Source: Ambito
