U.S.-BRAZIL RELATIONS: KEY AREAS AND CHALLENGES

The 2025 Policy Paper, published by the Washington Brasil Office (WBO), serves as a critical instrument for analyzing and guiding the evolving relationship between the United States and Brazil under the new political dynamics emerging from recent leadership changes. As global governance structures shift and international alliances are tested, it becomes increasingly necessary to assess the impact of these transformations on bilateral cooperation, economic exchanges, democracy, human rights, and environmental policies. This paper provides an in-depth evaluation of key areas shaping U.S.-Brazil relations and offers actionable recommendations to strengthen diplomatic and strategic engagement between the two nations.

The primary objective of this policy paper is to present a structured analysis of the challenges and opportunities arising from the return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency and its implications for Brazil’s domestic and foreign policy landscape. By examining the effects of these changes on democracy, trade, immigration, environmental policies, and multilateralism, the document aims to inform policymakers, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and the broader public about the strategic considerations that should guide U.S.-Brazil relations in the coming years.

Additionally, the policy paper underscores the importance of maintaining and expanding bilateral cooperation amidst shifting geopolitical tensions. Brazil’s increasing diplomatic role in global governance forums such as the G20 and BRICS presents both opportunities and challenges for engagement with the United States. As Brazil seeks to balance its relations with the United States and other global powers, this document emphasizes the importance of pragmatic and constructive dialogue to ensure that mutual interests, particularly in democratic resilience, sustainable development, and human rights protection, remain at the forefront of bilateral discussions.

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The Washington Brazil Office (WBO) is an independent institution that specializes in analyzing Brazil and supporting actions that strengthen the role of civil society and institutions dedicated to promoting and defending democracy, human rights, freedoms, and sustainable socioeconomic and environmental development in the country.

Their objective is to produce knowledge and support the international work of all sectors that require assistance, action, bilateral exchanges, knowledge production, and the establishment of cooperative relations between Brazil, the United States, and international organizations and bodies headquartered in the United States.