President Donald Trump signed executive actions on Wednesday imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil, a 50% tariff on certain copper products and suspending a tax perk for all countries that allowed cheap packages to fly into the US duty-free.

Foreign ministry says Beijing has interest in growing Brazil ties, including ‘cooperation on aviation’, with US duties to start on Friday.

Chinese investments could play a crucial role in enabling Brazil to boost its industrial capacity and diversify economy.

The U.S. has had consistent goods trade surpluses with Brazil since 2008, with a $6.8 billion surplus in 2024. Brazil was initially subjected to a 10% tariff as part of Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement in early April.

U.S. President Donald Trump has tempered his most belligerent trade threats and begun striking deals with major partners, meaning most countries won't face the punishing tariffs announced on 'Liberation Day'.