A firm stand against a US Section 301 investigation into its digital trade and tariff policies has seen Brazil brand the probe 'illegitimate' in a comprehensive 91-page rebuttal submitted on 18 August.
The investigation, which scrutinises Brazils ethanol trade and Pix payment system, was dismissed by Brazilian officials as a matter falling under the World Trade Organizations WTO jurisdiction rather than unilateral US action.
Brazil has escalated its response by requesting WTO consultations to challenge the US tariffs, which impose a 50 levy on Brazilian exports.