China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty after US tariff
By The BriefBrief
China’s foreign minister told Brazil Beijing would continue supporting its sovereignty, security and development interests after a 25% US tariff took effect.
WHO:Wang Yi
WHAT:Wang Yi told Brazil that China would continue to support Brazil’s sovereignty, security and development interests
WHEN:Jul 23, 2026 at 3:54 PM ET
WHERE:Manila, Philippines
WHY:The remarks came hours after a 25% US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect.
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