US launches section 301 probe against Brazil

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US launches section 301 probe against Brazil

2025-07-16 16:34 Last Updated At：20:27

The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced Tuesday that it will open an investigation into Brazil's trade policies under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

The investigation was launched under U.S. President Donald Trump's direction, according to the office.

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The Brazilian side has not yet responded to the latest move. However, both the Brazilian government and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have issued firm responses to Trump's announcement of a 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian imports, vowing to take reciprocal measures.

Lula rejected Trump's claim that U.S.-Brazil trade relations are "very unfair," emphasizing that the U.S. has consistently maintained a trade surplus with Brazil.

Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela

Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.

The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.

"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.

"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.