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What Desconhecido said about maintain commercial and diplomatic relations with the United States and China

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Desconhecido

August 2, 2026

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About: maintain commercial and diplomatic relations with the United States and China

Desconhecido: But senator, regarding the tariffs, you said that Brazil 'licks the boots of China' — that was the expression you used.

Desconhecido: China is an essential trading partner for the Brazilian economy today, including for agribusiness.

So the Brazilian government needs to have a diplomatic relationship with China.

Desconhecido · 0:11

Flavio Bolsonaro: With the United States, with Israel, with Saudi Arabia, with Argentina, with Europe, with everyone.

Desconhecido: Let me just finish, please.

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Says the government 'precisa ter' diplomatic relations — explicit defense.

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