# Brazil urges India to unite against unilateral tariffs 2026-08-06T17:50:12+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Brazil’s Industry and Trade Minister Márcio Fernando Elias Rosa has urged India to defend multilateral trade rules and the World Trade Organisation against unilateral US tariffs. Speaking to The Economic Times during a visit for the BRICS Trade and Industry Ministers meeting, Rosa called for dialogue while backing closer India-Brazil coordination. He said Brazil wants to diversify export markets, with India a priority under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Brazil is also seeking Indian investment in energy and infrastructure projects. It wants cooperation on fertiliser supplies, logistics and green ammonia for agriculture. Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer is expanding in India’s civilian and defence sectors. The minister said Brazil is pursuing wider Asian and BRICS markets as it responds to US trade pressure. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: BRICS, Green ammonia, India-Brazil ties, trade, US tariffs, WTO Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/brazil-urges-india-to-unite-against-unilateral-tariffs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/brazil-urges-india-to-unite-against-unilateral-tariffs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.