Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, lobbied U.S. officials to urge then-President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports, drawing widespread criticism. This move came amid ongoing tensions over market access, particularly in jet fuel, where Brazil had spent eight years lobbying for favorable conditions before Trump’s administration altered the landscape. The involvement of Eduardo Bolsonaro and Paulo Figueiredo in these efforts included interactions with key figures such as Elon Musk and American lawmakers. Meanwhile, Brazil’s political scene remains complex, with Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest and filtering visitations, and the PSD party, led by Gilberto Kassab, asserting it will field its own candidate for the 2026 elections. Kassab also commented on the contentious issue of amnesty for political actors, suggesting that a gradual and timely debate on amnesty could be beneficial for Brazil, although a broad and unrestricted amnesty is not advisable at this time. Additionally, economic measures announced by the Brazilian government to support sectors affected by tariffs were described as necessary but should be temporary and targeted to specific companies.