O ressurgimento do unilateralismo e suas implicações para o comércio internacional

Abstract

This article examines the resurgence of unilateralism in international trade, with particular attention to the 2025 U.S. trade war
against its trading partners, including Brazil. It argues that this action signals a broader transition from the liberal order to a geoeconomic logic, in which tariffs and regulations are increased deployed as instruments of political and strategic power. In the Brazilian case, the imposition of tariffs did not result from trade imbalances but from political, regulatory, and ideological considerations. The article concludes that, despite the adverse international environment, Brazil is well-positioned to pursue multilateralism, diversify its markets, and strengthen its regulatory framework, thereby enhancing its potential to make a significant contribution to the redefinition of multilateral foundations and the renewal of global trade governance.