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US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa in retaliation for Brazil's refusal to approve Trump's nominee for ambassador in Brasília and denial of visas to two US diplomats.

US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa in diplomatic escalation

The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in an escalation of a diplomatic feud with the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the State Department…

2026-08-05 · 4 MIN READ

Brazil denies visas to US officials ahead of October election

Brazil's Foreign Ministry has denied visas to two senior State Department officials whom the Trump administration planned to send to the country, according to the ministry. The government viewed the mission as an attempt to cast doubt on…

2026-07-25 · 4 MIN READ

Brazil opens formal WTO challenge against U.S. tariffs

Brazil formally requested WTO dispute consultations Monday over additional U.S. tariffs of 25% and 12.5% on Brazilian exports, arguing the measures violate GATT obligations.
The tariffs affect roughly $6.6 billion in Brazilian exports, including machinery, wood products, footwear, furniture and apparel, according to Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services.
Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan called the tariffs "absurd" and said he will meet with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at next month's G20 meetings to pursue negotiations.
Brazilian officials acknowledged the WTO challenge is largely symbolic, as the organization's appellate body remains unable to operate after the United States blocked the appointment of new judges.

2026-07-28 · 3 MIN READ