- Chinese imports from Brazil remain solid, while Brazil faces challenges in its herd recovery.
- US tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are negatively impacting Brazilian beef exports, prompting Brazil to seek new markets.
- Amid trade tensions, China is capitalizing on the market shift by becoming the primary buyer of Brazilian goods, while Trump threatens further tariffs.
China Vows Increased Imports from Brazil Amid US Trade War Tensions
What happened
China announced it would increase trade with Brazil to counteract the impact of the protracted trade war with the United States. During President Jair Bolsonaro's official visit to China, leaders reaffirmed ties, with President Xi Jinping stating China was willing to import more high-quality and high value-added goods from Brazil. The leaders agreed to promote the diversified growth of bilateral agricultural product exports through cooperation between the customs and agriculture authorities of both countries.
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Why it matters
The move comes as China's imports of U.S. farm goods declined from $19.5 billion in 2017 to just over $9 billion last year. Brazil is already China's largest source of soy imports, and China is already Brazil's largest trading partner for both exports and imports.
Amid trade tensions, China is capitalizing on the market shift by becoming the primary buyer of Brazilian goods, while Trump threatens further tariffs.
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Who's involved
- Xi JinpingChinese leader who reaffirmed ties and stated China's willingness to increase imports from Brazil.
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The entities involved
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Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 (born 1953)
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