Brazil Rejects Dividend Controls Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions

Brazil's Finance Ministry announced that they are not contemplating controlling dividends in response to the U.S.'s 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, even if negotiations do not progress. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad confirmed this stance, dismissing any such measures as a potential counteraction.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Brasilia | Updated: 19-07-2025 20:03 IST | Created: 19-07-2025 20:03 IST
Brazil Rejects Dividend Controls Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions
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In a recent announcement, Brazil's Finance Ministry has clarified that it is not considering implementing dividend controls against the U.S., even if ongoing talks to remove a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods fail to make headway.

This statement was confirmed by Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in response to a report by local newswire Broadcast.

Haddad emphasized that the Brazilian government is not contemplating such retaliatory measures, indicating a commitment to maintaining stable economic relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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