# Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-21**: Critical Minerals MoU — India and Brazil sign the rare earths and critical minerals pact in New Delhi.
- **2026-02-19**: AI Impact Summit — President Lula addresses the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, calling for global governance.
- **2026-01-15**: Aerospace Partnership — Embraer and Adani Group announce plans to build aircraft in India.
- **2024-07-01**: Initial Trade Targets — PM Modi visits Brasilia and sets an initial $20 billion bilateral trade target.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 25% Tariffs on Brazil: How Retail Prices Will Shift on Key Goods
2026-07-20 00:50:17 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

U.S. retailers face a mixed bag: 25% tariffs on Brazilian apparel, sugar, and paper threaten to lift shelf prices, while exemptions for coffee and beef protect grocery margins. The selective tariff regime forces category managers to recalculate landed costs and evaluate alternative sourcing for seasonal and private-label lines.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/us-brazil-tariffs-retail-impact

### 25% Tariff on Brazil Apparel, Sugar Hits Retailers; Coffee and Beef Spared
2026-07-19 17:42:29 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 13

U.S. retailers face higher costs on imported apparel, sugar, and electrical machinery as 25% tariffs on most Brazilian goods take effect July 22. Exemptions for coffee, beef, and oranges shield key consumer categories, but the additional 12.5% forced-labor duty could squeeze margins further. E-commerce sellers must plan for increased landed costs.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/us-25-brazil-tariff-retail-apparel-sugar-exempt-coffee-beef

### India and Brazil Ink Critical Minerals Pact to De-Risk Tech Supply Chains
2026-02-22 00:34:31 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

India and Brazil have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on rare earths and critical minerals to diversify supply chains away from China. The agreement, signed by PM Modi and President Lula, targets exploration, processing, and refining to support high-tech industries including electronics, clean energy, and defense.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/india-brazil-critical-minerals-pact-china-reliance

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