U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a photo of himself next to Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira after a meeting in Washington on Thursday (11/13). In his publication, he said they had discussed “issues of mutual importance” and stressed building a “framework of reciprocity” in trade relations between the two countries.
Today, he met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira at the same ministry. We discussed matters of mutual importance and the mutual framework for the U.S.-Brazil trade relationship. pic.twitter.com/SoJzYUvlF4
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) November 14, 2025
The meeting was held amid negotiations to reduce the 50% tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods by President Donald Trump’s administration. Brazil has presented a “general proposal” to the United States to address the tariffs, Mauro Vieira said.
The prime minister said it was now up to Washington to respond.
“We have to wait for their reaction,” Vieira said after the meeting. According to the prime minister, Rubio clarified that the issue was being analyzed “with great care” and that an answer should be available “tomorrow or next week.”
The minister did not elaborate on the content of the proposals submitted, saying that certain points, such as taxing coffee, were not discussed.
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Tariffs, pressure and diplomacy
- Since taking office, the Trump administration has used tariffs as a tool for trade pressure, with a particular focus on BRICS countries.
- He said Republicans threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that do not serve “American commercial interests.”
- President Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on exports to Brazil after defending former president Jair Bolsonaro in his conflict with the Federal Supreme Court (STF).
- He said Brazil has no intention of doing “anything good” to the United States.
- The current 50% tariffs will take effect on August 1 and are in addition to other measures already in place for specific sectors such as steel and aluminum. An initial 10% tariff was also imposed on Brazil in April.
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Find a temporary contract
Following new developments in negotiations, Itamaraty and the State Department are first working to conclude an interim agreement that will serve as a “roadmap” for broader understanding.
Vieira estimates that this second stage could last two to three months until all outstanding points are completed.
The minister said the US government, including President Trump himself, was clearly interested in finding a quick solution. Rubio conveyed Trump’s message reinforcing his desire to maintain close ties with Brazil, Vieira said.
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