Brazil & Scott Bessent
16 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
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Brazil: Brazil>>> is among the countries that would face a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged forced labor imports.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> is central to the controversy by refusing to comment on the IRS audit immunity for Donald Trump>>> and his family, drawing criticism from lawmakers.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
International
Brazil: Brazil condemned the 12.5% tariff as arbitrary and unjustified, threatening reciprocal measures and WTO action.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to use other legal authorities to recoup lost tariff revenue.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Brazil: Brazil is an alternative crude supplier; one teapot bought Brazilian Lapa crude this week, benefiting from increased demand as Chinese buyers diversify away from Iran.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Bessent threatened Iran with 'the toughest sanctions in history,' escalating pressure and adding uncertainty to oil markets.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Brazil: Brazil is mentioned as a country to which China has been shifting its agricultural purchases, impacting U.S. soybean farmers.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is a key figure in the ongoing trade and economic discussions between the United States and China, aiming to maintain a trade truce and address issues like ByteDance — TikTok Shop's ownership and money laundering.
Sep 12, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Brazil: Brazil's government stated that the detention of its citizen Thiago Ávila was unlawful, and Ávila himself called for Brazil to cut ties with Israel.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, referred to the flotilla activists as 'pro-terror' when announcing sanctions.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Brazil: Brazil condemned Israel for 'kidnapping' its citizens in a previous flotilla interception, indicating its disapproval of Israel's handling of activists.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, publicly called the sanctioned activists 'pro-terror', reinforcing the US government's position regarding the flotilla.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
Brazil: Brazil was represented at the G7 meeting to discuss economic fallout from the conflict and global partnerships.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Brazil: Potential alternative oil supplier, benefiting from higher prices and increased demand for non-Gulf crude.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened economic isolation for Iran, adding to pressure.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, is involved in the announcement of the farm aid package and has commented on China's compliance with trade agreements.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
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