A strong U.S.-Brazil economic alliance is one of the most consequential geopolitical partnerships in Latin America. Opportunities for greater bilateral cooperation exist in trade, defense, energy, infrastructure development, agriculture, health, and innovation, to name a few, that would enhance competitiveness for both markets. In light of the constructive U.S.-Brazil relations, the Brazil-U.S. Business Council (BUSBC) calls on both governments to take concrete steps toward institutionalizing a strategic partnership focusing on expanded priorities including:
- collaboration on Covid-19 pandemic;
- new digitized economy;
- green energy;
- environmental protection –not only in the Amazon biome, but throughout Brazil; and,
- initiatives building on 2020’s important, but incomplete, trade agreement.
Policy Agenda:
Combining original research, policy analysis, and engagement with policymakers and corporate leaders, the Council examines and advocates policy issues and priorities in the following areas:
2022 Special Initiatives:
- Trade
- Express Delivery and de minimis
- Brazil General Elections
- Investment
- Brail OECD Path to Accession
- Remanufacturing