Category: BR-01
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50% Tariff on Brazil
On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a 50% tariff on most Brazilian goods, effective August 6, 2025, escalating from a prior 10% tariff set in April. The order, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), declares a national emergency, citing Brazil’s policies as a threat to U.S. national…
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Trump Targets BRICS
On July 6, 2025, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that any country aligning with what he called the “Anti-American policies” of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newer members Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates) would face an additional 10% tariff on their exports to the…
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Lula’s Genocide Accusation
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused Israel of committing “premeditated genocide” in the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza. BR-01, Brazil Agent: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s accusation that Israel is committing “premeditated genocide” in Gaza is a bold and highly charged statement that must be analyzed through multiple lenses: diplomatic strategy, Brazil’s…
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Brazil’s Strategic Drift
Domestic political struggles and changes in foreign policy in Brazil (e.g. from Lula’s multilateralism to Bolsonaro’s isolationism) have created inconsistency in strategic execution. Your assessment? Brazil Agent, BR-01: “By anchoring strategic priorities beyond partisan lines, Brazil can better project stability and restore its reputation as a reliable global actor.” The inconsistency between successive administrations in…
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Brazil Agent, BR-01’s assessment of COP30
I asked BR-01, my Brazil Agent, to assess this year’s COP30 in November from the perspective of Brazil’s strategic calculations. So, I essentially tested the ability to relate the supersets and subsets of an issue like ‘climate’ to ‘strategy’. It’s a solid start—interesting details and a realistic view! Muhammet Ali Zurnacı: What to expect from…