José Alfredo Graça Lima
José Alfredo Graça Lima is a Brazilian diplomat and the Vice-President of the Board of Trustees at the Brazilian Center for International Relations (CEBRI). He has played a significant role in shaping Brazil's foreign policy, particularly in economic relations between Brazil and the United States. In a recent interview, he expressed skepticism regarding the inclusion of sugar in the negotiations related to ethanol tariffs, emphasizing the protective nature of the U.S. sugar sector. Graça Lima is known for his analysis of trade dynamics and the historical context of bilateral relations, highlighting the complexities and challenges in negotiating tariff reciprocity.
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José Alfredo Graça Lima is the vice-president of the Brazilian Center for International Relations and emphasized the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision.
Derrubada de tarifas trará caos no início, mas mostra que há limites para Trump, dizem especialistas
Brazil· 2026-02-20
José Alfredo Graça Lima has dedicated nearly five decades to commercial diplomacy and international negotiations.
‘acordo simboliza perseverança de um processo de décadas’, diz Graça LimaBrazil· 2026-01-11
José Alfredo Graça Lima is a former consul-general and vice-president of the Cebri board.
Como o acordo de Trump com a UE pode afetar o Brasil e o Mercosul? Veja o que dizem especialistas
Liechtenstein· 2025-08-03
José Alfredo Graça Lima, a former ambassador, suggests that Brazil should separate the political aspect from the commercial issue.
Como o Brasil deve reagir à tarifa de Donald Trump? Quatro especialistas respondemLiechtenstein· 2025-07-13
José Alfredo Graça Lima referred to Trump's actions as 'trade harassment'.
Tarifa ou sanção? Entenda por que a mistura de política com economia de Trump surpreende tanto os diplomatasBrazil· 2025-07-10
José Alfredo Graça Lima evaluates the legitimacy of Brazil's negotiation attempts regarding ethanol tariffs with the United States.
Reciprocidade ao etanol: Embaixador Graça Lima vê com ceticismo a inclusão do açúcar nas negociaçõesLiechtenstein· 2025-02-18