Rubens Barbosa
Rubens Barbosa is a prominent Brazilian diplomat and the current president of the Instituto de Relações Internacionais e Comércio Exterior (Irice). He served as Brazil's ambassador to Washington, D.C., from 1999 to 2004, where he played a crucial role in negotiating trade issues, particularly concerning tariffs on Brazilian steel exports. Barbosa has been involved in international relations for decades and is recognized for his expertise in trade negotiations, often advocating for a pragmatic approach to diplomacy. His insights have been sought after in discussions surrounding Brazil's trade relations, especially in light of recent tariff implementations by the United States under President Trump.
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Rubens Barbosa is Brazil’s former ambassador in Washington.
What’s behind Trump’s power play in the Caribbean? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-07
Rubens Barbosa, president of the Institute of International Relations and Foreign Trade, believes the incident will not impact negotiations.
Área de negociação reabre na COP-30 após perícia: como incêndio vai afetar as discussões?
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-21
Rubens Barbosa, the former Brazilian ambassador in London and Washington, criticized the case being brought to London as it hinders local resolution efforts.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster
United Kingdom· 2025-11-14
Para o diplomata Rubens Barbosa, ex-embaixador do Brasil nos EUA, o ideal seria que o brasileiro mantivesse cautela diante das tensões americanas com Maduro.
Lula deve se posicionar como mediador do conflito entre EUA e Venezuela na reunião com Trump amanhã
Brazil· 2025-10-25
Rubens Barbosa believes that the conversation between Lula and Trump should remain strictly commercial.
Conversas entre Lula e Trump devem ser comerciais e deixar tom político de fora, diz Rubens BarbosaLiechtenstein· 2025-10-06
Rubens Barbosa stated that the United States should impose new sanctions on Brazil following the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Estados Unidos devem impor mais sanções ao Brasil após julgamento de Bolsonaro, diz Rubens BarbosaLiechtenstein· 2025-09-08Rubens Barbosa, the former ambassador of Brazil in Washington and London, analyzes that the Brazilian government's action at the WTO will have no practical effect.
Rubens Barbosa: ação na OMC é política e sem efeito práticoLiechtenstein· 2025-08-07
Barbosa is a former Brazilian ambassador to the United States who critiques the current government's diplomatic efforts.
Lula falhou ao não evitar tarifaço de Trump ou teve êxito nas exceções? O que dizem ex-embaixadoresLiechtenstein· 2025-08-04
Rubens Barbosa is a diplomat and president of the Institute of International Relations and Foreign Trade (Irice).
‘Um acordo entre EUA e China afeta o agro do Brasil’, diz Rubens BarbosaLiechtenstein· 2025-07-30
Rubens Barbosa states that Alckmin needs to go to the USA to resolve tariff issues.
Senadores brasileiros têm 1ª reunião nos EUA em missão para negociar tarifas de TrumpLiechtenstein· 2025-07-27
Rubens Barbosa emphasizes the need to address the impasse with the US through negotiation.
Reação ao tarifaço: Equipes de ministérios levarão a Lula mais de 30 medidas; veja as principaisLiechtenstein· 2025-07-25Rubens Barbosa emphasizes the need to address the impasse with the US through negotiation.
Uma semana para o tarifaço: o que empresas e governo têm feito para tentar reverter medida de TrumpLiechtenstein· 2025-07-25
Rubens Barbosa states that Alckmin needs to go to the USA to resolve tariff issues.
Minerais críticos do País interessam aos EUA na mesa de negociação de tarifa, diz entidade do setorLiechtenstein· 2025-07-25
Rubens Barbosa emphasizes the need for Brazil to send a high-level mission to negotiate directly with the U.S. government regarding tariffs.
‘O Vietnã é comunista e conseguiu negociar com Trump; por que o Brasil não consegue?’, diz diplomataLiechtenstein· 2025-07-23Rubens Barbosa, president of the Institute of International Relations and Foreign Trade, believes the Brazilian government has responded well to Trump's political provocation.
Como o Brasil deve reagir à tarifa de Donald Trump? Quatro especialistas respondemLiechtenstein· 2025-07-13
Rubens Barbosa is a former ambassador of Brazil to Washington who discussed the political reasons behind Trump's tariff decision.
Por qué el enfrentamiento comercial y político de Trump con Lula parece más difícil de desactivar que otros
Panama· 2025-07-12
Rubens Barbosa noted that Trump's use of tariffs for political pressure has been a recurring theme.
Carta de Trump expõe viés político inédito nas relações com os Estados Unidos, avaliam especialistasBrazil· 2025-07-10
Rubens Barbosa is a former ambassador who expressed concerns about the expansion of the Brics group.
Brics: entenda o que é, pra que serve e qual a importância do blocoLiechtenstein· 2025-07-06
Rubens Barbosa commented on the internal divisions in the U.S. influenced by Trump's personal approach to foreign policy.
Política externa personalista reforça imprevisibilidade dos EUA no cenário globalBrazil· 2025-06-29
Rubens Barbosa is a retired diplomat who commented on the extradition decisions.
Lula e Alexandre de Moraes acertam no conteúdo e erram na forma de asilo e extradiçãoLiechtenstein· 2025-04-18
Rubens Barbosa is the executive president of the Brazilian Wheat Industry Association (Abitrigo).
Mudanças na economia da Argentina beneficiam indústrias brasileiras. Veja por quêBrazil· 2025-04-15
Rubens Barbosa is the president of the Institute of International Relations and Foreign Trade.
O que o Brasil pode fazer para minimizar os riscos da guerra comercial iniciada por Trump?Liechtenstein· 2025-04-08
Rubens Barbosa, former ambassador of Brazil to the United States, warned that the country cannot confront the United States in this trade war.
Para a economia global, além de mais inflação, o tarifaço de Trump é uma bomba atômicaLiechtenstein· 2025-04-02Rubens Barbosa commented on Brazil's position in trade negotiations with the U.S.
Trump tem razão em reclamar de tarifas brasileiras? EntendaLiechtenstein· 2025-03-06
Rubens Barbosa is a former ambassador of Brazil who commented on the potential effects of Trump's tariffs on Brazilian exports.
Tarifas de Trump podem reconfigurar exportações globais, alerta embaixador Rubens BarbosaLiechtenstein· 2025-03-05Rubens Barbosa stated that the WTO has become very weakened due to Trump's unilateral measures.
Como as medidas anunciadas por Donald Trump podem mudar a economia mundial? EntendaLiechtenstein· 2025-02-26
Rubens Barbosa is a former ambassador of Brazil in London and Washington.
O que esperar e qual será o impacto do tarifaço de Donald Trump? | Dois PontosLiechtenstein· 2025-02-20Rubens Barbosa argues that Brazil is well-positioned for negotiations with the U.S. due to its trade deficit.
É hora de negociar - EstadãoLiechtenstein· 2025-02-12
Rubens Barbosa is the President of the Institute of International Relations and Foreign Trade and a former ambassador of Brazil in London and Washington.
‘Brasil tem de ir devagar e não reagir politicamente; não tem cacife’, diz Rubens BarbosaLiechtenstein· 2025-02-11
