Brazil - U.S. Business Council

The Trade policy agenda aims to enhance relations between Brazil and the United States in the areas of trade, regulation and customs with the objective of reducing barriers to trade, investment and supply chain capacity.

The Tax & Investment policy agenda aims to enhance bilateral investments between Brazil and the United States by means of facilitating cross-border investments and reducing the cost of doing business for foreign companies.

The Innovation Task Force seeks to work with the Brazilian government to develop proven, market-based incentives to drive innovation, technology diffusion, job creation, and economic growth.

The Healthcare policy agenda encourages actions that drive investments in the healthcare sector in Brazil while helping to grow the economy, create jobs, and foster social stability and work-force productivity.

The Defense and Security Task Force aims to foster improved relations between Brazil and the United States to help ensure the growth of Brazil’s defense and security capabilities, creating opportunities for U.S. companies.

The Energy Task Force and the Oil & Gas Working Group are committed to working together to strengthen the Brazil-U.S. energy partnership and boost energy security, economic growth, innovation, and job creation in both countries.

The Oil & Gas Working Group is a committee of over 30 companies, primarily from the United States, representing the entire production chain: exploration and production companies; manufacturing; and diverse services from drilling to offshore maritime support.

The Retail & Consumer Goods Task Force is a committee of companies with retail operations and producers of consumer goods with sales in Brazil convened with the goal of creating a more efficient, profitable and safe environment for retail and consumer goods in Brazil.

The Council created this robust agenda to stimulate bilateral trade, cross-cultural exchange, and job creation in both Brazil and the U.S., promoting a visa-free environment, congressional passage of Open Skies, the approval of bills authorizing gambling, and much more.