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Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira stated in Paris that US arguments for imposing tariffs on Brazilian products "are not legitimate." The statement was made after a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during an OECD ministerial meeting on June 3-4. ◦
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"O Ministro Mauro Vieira participa, hoje (3/6) e amanhã (4/6), em Paris, da Reunião do Conselho Ministerial da Organização para a Cooperação e Desenvolvimento Econômico (OCDE) e de reunião em nível ministerial (miniministerial) da Organização Mundial do Comércio (OMC)."
"We provided all necessary information. What we expect is that all of this will be taken into account and that it will be proven that there is no reason for us to be subject to tariffs, because we have proven that all the arguments presented are not legitimate," Vieira told GloboNews, according to Agência Brasil. ✓
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"Demos todas as informações necessárias. O que nós esperamos é que isso tudo seja levado em conta e que fique comprovado que não há por que sermos objeto de tarifas, porque todos os argumentos apresentados nós provamos que não são legítimos", afirmou Vieira."
The Foreign Minister stated that the Brazilian government responded to more than 80 questions during consultations related to Section 301 — a US trade investigation that could result in 25% tariffs on Brazilian products. Vieira also contested that investigation reports were released before the agreed 30-day deadline between presidents Lula and Donald Trump at a meeting held in May, according to Exame. ✓
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"Vieira afirmou que o Brasil respondeu a mais de 80 questionamentos durante as consultas relacionadas à Seção 301, com participação de diferentes órgãos do governo, e sustentou que não haveria justificativa para a aplicação das tarifas."
"Trump e Lula devem participar de reuniões gerais, mas a chance de um encontro privado é considerada remota até mesmo por assessores brasileiros. Isso porque o G7 costuma ser um evento rápido e o presidente republicano já planeja encontros bilaterais com uma série de líderes mundi"
According to Vieira, Greer said conversations between Brazil and the United States had been "excellent" and showed willingness to continue negotiations. The American representative approached the minister before the OECD ministerial session began for the dialogue, as reported by Exame. ✓
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"Vieira relatou ainda que Greer o abordou antes do início da sessão ministerial e disse que as conversas entre Brasil e Estados Unidos vinham sendo "ótimas"."
Vieira met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during OECD ministerial meeting in Paris
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Day of the week of Vieira's statement on June 4
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What is the exact date of Vieira's statement — was June 4 a Thursday, Saturday, or another day of the week?
Why it's still unknown: There is inconsistency between outlets: Agência Brasil and G1 report 'Saturday (4)', Exame reports 'Thursday, 4', but June 4, 2026 corresponds to neither day of the week.
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Will there be a bilateral meeting between Lula and Trump during the G7?
Why it's still unknown: Brazilian advisors consider it unlikely, but there is no official confirmation about bilateral agenda during the summit.
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What will be the formal US response to Brazil's arguments?
Why it's still unknown: Greer signaled willingness to continue dialogue, but there is no timeline or official American position disclosed.