Brazil-U.S. Business Council
We promote substantive dialogues between our members and leading policymakers in the U.S. and Brazil.

The Brazil-U.S. Business Council (Council) was established in 1976 with the mission to stimulate business relations and advance the overall economic and commercial relationship between the two countries. The Council promotes substantive interactions and dialogues between its members and leading policymakers in the U.S. and Brazil and supports public policies that will unleash the full potential for trade and economic relations.
It is made up of senior-level executives from U.S. and Brazilian companies representing a wide range of sectors that are actively invested in and committed to both markets.
Leadership
Cassia CarvalhoExecutive Director, Brazil-U.S. Business Council
Leonardo AbranchesSenior In-Country Advisor, Government and Corporate Affairs, Brazil-U.S. Business Council, U.S. Section, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Lambrini KoliosDirector, Brazil-U.S. Business Council
Barbara UeharaCoordinator, Brazil-U.S. Business Council
U.S.-Brazil Partnership: Charting the Path Forward in 2024
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In 2024, Brazil will exhibit its global leadership during a critical time for addressing complex challenges. The Lula administration has prioritized its commitments to fighting hunger and poverty, accelerating the energy transition, fostering sustainable bio economies, and reconfiguring the trading system and investment flows to meet developmental needs.
The Importance of the U.S.-Brazil Partnership to Advance Priorities in the G20
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Following the insightful first chapter of this year’s G20 endeavors, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Brazil-U.S. Business Council and Global Initiatives Program has further solidified its engagement in the G20 agenda.
Brazil's Ecological Transformation Is Pioneering Sustainable Development
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Brazil is at a pivotal moment in its ecological journey. As the world grapples with the pressing need for climate action, Brazil's Ecological Transformation Plan emerges as a testament to the country's commitment to sustainable development.
Latest Content
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a letter to Secretary Lutnick and Ambassador Greer urging the administration to reconsider the possible imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazil.Business Proposal for Brazil-United States Cooperation in Critical MineralsWith Trump’s return to the White House ushering in an unprecedented shift in U.S. foreign policy, the Western Hemisphere has taken center stage. One thing has become clear: This administration will not ignore its own neighbors.Strengthening ANVISA is crucial for maintaining Brazil’s regulatory efficiency, supporting global health supply chains, and deepening U.S.-Brazil cooperation in healthcare.Brazil's newly proposed tax reform bill could simplify compliance for businesses across various sectors but some concerns remain.Brazil's Ecological Transition Plan plays a central role in leveraging the country's international influence in combating climate change.




