Workers' Party federal deputy Gleisi Hoffmann has accused the Bolsonaro family of lobbying Washington to impose tariffs on Brazilian goods, alleging the move was designed to undermine President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration.
Hoffmann linked the political maneuvering to the Pix instant payment system, suggesting it was used as a bargaining chip in negotiations with US officials.
The accusations arrive as the United States enforces a 25% tariff on a broad range of Brazilian imports, a measure that has intensified trade tensions between the two nations.
The deputy provided no concrete evidence to substantiate the claims, leaving the allegations unverified by independent sources.
The accusations arrive as the United States enforces a 25% tariff on a broad range of Brazilian imports, a measure that has intensified trade tensions between the two nations.
The levy targets a wide selection of goods, marking a significant escalation in transatlantic trade policy that has already drawn sharp criticism from Brazilian business groups.
Market participants are monitoring the situation for signs of retaliatory measures or diplomatic de-escalation.