The Brazilian federal government has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the high tariffs imposed by the United States in response to President Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on certain Brazilian products exported to the U.S., a measure that officially took effect on August 6.

According to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government has formally submitted a "consultation request" to the U.S., which is the initial step before initiating the formal adjudication process within the WTO dispute settlement mechanism. The WTO headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

The request was transmitted through official correspondence to the U.S. delegation in Geneva and has been formally notified to the WTO. The next phase will involve negotiations between the diplomats of both countries to determine the time and location for consultations.

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that this request primarily challenges the tariff measures imposed by Trump through two executive orders, including a 10% tariff increase on Brazilian products signed on April 2 and an additional 40% tariff signed on July 30, claiming that Brazilian government policies pose a "threat" to the U.S.

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the U.S. has blatantly violated its core obligations under the WTO by implementing the above-mentioned tariff measures, such as the principle of most-favored-nation treatment and tariff ceilings negotiated within the framework of the organization.

The department also notes that the "consultation" under the WTO dispute settlement mechanism aims to seek a negotiated solution for the parties involved, marking the first phase of the formal initiation of the dispute resolution process. The Brazilian government emphasizes its willingness to resolve the issue through negotiations and hopes that the consultations will help find a solution to the dispute. The specific timing and location of the consultations will be determined through negotiations between the parties in the coming weeks.