Brazil's Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a meeting that Haddad described as "excellent." During the meeting, he conveyed to Bessent his opinion that it "doesn't make much sense" to impose tariffs on South America, although he appreciated the Treasury Secretary's willingness to engage in dialogue.
According to Haddad, imposing tariffs on South American countries would generate negative effects in the region. He expressed his concern about this measure and emphasized the importance of dialogue to resolve potential trade conflicts. Haddad mentioned that the meeting with Bessent was productive and various topics related to the economies of both countries were addressed.
The Brazilian minister also highlighted the need to maintain a constructive relationship between Brazil and the United States on economic matters. In this regard, he valued Bessent's willingness to engage in dialogue and expressed his interest in continuing to strengthen bilateral relations in the financial sphere.
In conclusion, the meeting between Fernando Haddad and Scott Bessent was positive, allowing for discussions on relevant issues for both nations and emphasizing the importance of dialogue in resolving trade conflicts.
