Tarifaço motiva novos acordos comerciais pelo mundo
Países buscam alternativas a tarifas dos EUA ao prioritizar acordos comerciais. A China se destaca na busca por cooperação internacional, enquanto a Europa apressa negociações com o Mercosul.
Countries seek trade agreements to counteract the U.S. tariffs under Trump.
Some nations are looking to form bilateral and multilateral agreements as an alternative to confronting tariff policies. Analysts suggest existing and new trade partnerships will gain traction globally.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed willingness to collaborate with other countries to defend international trade rules. He stated that there are no winners in trade wars while strengthening ties with Southeast Asian nations and Africa.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce warned against trade agreements that disadvantage Beijing, promising a resolute response. Xi's government announced measures to boost foreign trade and accelerate the economy.
According to Marcello Estevão of the Institute of International Finance, U.S. policies are forcing countries to integrate more with each other, negatively impacting the U.S. economy.
The European Union aims to finalize a deal with Mercosur, spurred by the chaotic trade environment caused by the U.S. Recent comments from EU officials highlight the urgency to ratify this agreement.
China is also willing to lift sanctions against the EU to resume investment agreements. They reaffirmed commitment to update a free trade agreement with Switzerland.
According to analyst Lívio Ribeiro, new trade agreements represent a "reorganization of the global board," altering country relations.
Economist Drausio Giacomelli from Deutsche Bank noted that the goal of these agreements is to reduce losses and strengthen negotiation positions without directly targeting the U.S. However, U.S. isolation could harm its future economic power.
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves indicated that while she may not always agree with U.S. policies, she seeks a closer economic relationship. The UK is also negotiating a free trade agreement with India.
Economist André Valério suggested that countries are likely to distance themselves from protectionist stances, and it will take time to repair the international relations damaged by Trump's erratic behavior.
At a recent G20 dinner, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly left early after receiving numerous complaints regarding U.S. policies.
Despite a temporary pause in tariffs, Trump maintains that these measures are necessary to reclaim U.S. standing in global trade. He aims for U.S. tariffs on imports to reach 50% in a year, double the current rate of 25%.