In recent months, Brazil has taken firm steps to expand its presence in global trade, pursuing a strategy that combines the negotiation of major trade agreements with the diversification of priority markets. These moves signal not only a renewed Brazilian leadership on the international stage, but also a response to the opportunities and challenges of the current global economic environment.

One of the key milestones in this process was the recent approval by the Council of the European Union of a historic trade agreement with Mercosur. After more than 25 years of negotiations, representatives of the European countries gave political approval for the signing of the treaty, which is expected to create one of the largest free trade areas in the world, bringing together more than 720 million consumers and a combined GDP of approximately US$22 trillion.

The agreement, whose signing is expected to take place soon, will gradually eliminate tariffs on a large share of the goods traded between the two blocs, making access to European markets easier and more competitive for Brazilian companies, and vice versa.

For the Brazilian government, this development is part of a broader strategy: to position the country as a robust and reliable trade hub, capable of leveraging its well-established export profile in sectors such as industry, agribusiness and services. This vision is also reflected in parallel negotiations with other strategic partners, including Canada, India and the United Arab Emirates, as Brazil seeks to expand preferential trade agreements and address remaining barriers faced by its products in the global market.

Beyond major agreements between economic blocs, Brazil has also adopted trade facilitation measures and initiatives to reduce bureaucracy, such as the modernization of the Single Foreign Trade Portal and export incentive programs. These actions not only make processes more efficient, but also help small and medium-sized enterprises compete in international markets, diversifying not only destinations but also Brazilian products and services abroad.

The results of these efforts are already beginning to emerge. The country has projected a robust trade surplus for 2026, supported both by the traditional performance of agricultural products and commodities and by sustained growth in industrial exports.

Experts note that, in a world where tariff barriers and trade disputes are intensifying, Brazil is not only expanding its opportunities but also positioning itself as a strategic global partner, capable of promoting sustainable economic growth and greater resilience in the face of fluctuations in the international market.