Mauro Vieira

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira stated that diplomatic relations with Argentina will remain downgraded until President Javier Milei ceases insults against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The downgrade was implemented after repeated attacks from Milei against Lula.

Brazil recalled its ambassador in Buenos Aires, Julio Bitelli, and summoned Argentina's ambassador in Brasília, Daniel Raimondi, following a speech by Argentine President Javier Milei in São Paulo that formalized Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential candidacy. The actions mark the worst diplomatic crisis between Brazil and Argentina in years.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured Brazil of China's support for its sovereignty, security, and development hours after a 25% US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect. The meeting occurred during the 59th ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila.

Brazil has threatened reciprocal tariffs on U.S. products after the U.S. imposed new 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices. Brazil's government disputes the U.S. claims, highlighting that 76% of U.S. imports enter Brazil duty-free in 2025 and that the average tariff on U.S. products is 3.1%. The U.S. trade surplus with Brazil, which reached nearly $42 billion last year, is a key point in the dispute.

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, President Donald Trump’s nominee as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, facing pushback from Democrats after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva refuted Trump’s trade accusations. Perez emphasized governance principles and priorities including trade, security, and partnerships. Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed over tariffs, with Brazil planning reciprocal measures against the Trump administration’s 25% tariff.

Brazil condemns U.S. 25% tariffs on its imports as unjustifiable and politically motivated, vowing to impose reciprocal tariffs. The U.S. cited unfair trade practices, while Brazil argues it maintains duty-free access for 76% of U.S. imports and plans countermeasures via domestic law and the WTO.

Brazil’s Congress compelled Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to testify before the Chamber of Deputies’ foreign affairs and national defence committee on 8 July. The summons, which mandates attendance or faces potential criminal charges, followed a 1 July ministry letter to Congress regarding Washington’s designation of two Brazilian gangs as terrorists.

Brazil’s foreign ministry warned Congress that the US designation of two gangs as terrorist could lead to American military force in Brazil. The alert, signed by Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, was sent to lawmakers on July 1.

Brazil and France signed an agreement ending the visa requirement for Brazilians entering French Guiana, effective July 31, allowing stays of up to three months. Foreign ministers Mauro Vieira of Brazil and Jean-Noël Barrot of France finalized the deal on July 1.

China recognized Brazil as free of foot-and-mouth disease, granting the country wider access to China's beef market. However, a new quota system will limit price potential for Brazilian exporters.

China urges Brazil to jointly repel 'external challenges' during a high-level strategic dialogue in Beijing. The fifth Global Strategic Dialogue between the two governments highlights enhanced practical cooperation across areas, according to Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira.