Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty)

Force in Play

Denied the US envoys' visas

Brazil refused to let two senior US diplomats into the country. The pair planned to spend four days in Brasília asking questions about whether Brazil's October election would be fair.

Updated Jul 26

Rule Changes

Leading Brazil's negotiation and preparing countermeasures

Brazil sells the United States about $40 billion in goods a year. A new US trade action could add 25% to the price of most of it.

Updated Jun 2