Contain and Engage: How Brazil Should Deal with Trump 2.0

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Abstract

The article proposes a "contain and engage" strategy as Brazil's diplomatic response to the second Trump administration. It argues that Brazil should adopt an asymmetrical stance, with selective firmness and tactical openness, strengthening its representation in Washington, DC, and exploring strategic opportunities in the bilateral relationship across five different axes: geopolitical, commercial, institutional/electoral, regional, and technology/infrastructure. Brazil should therefore avoid anchoring negotiations on trade issues to increase its chances of success.

Published

2025-09-17

How to Cite

de Sá Guimarães, F. (2025). Contain and Engage: How Brazil Should Deal with Trump 2.0. CEBRI-Revista: Brazilian Journal of International Affairs, (14), 16–33. Retrieved from https://cebri-revista.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/263