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New Atlanticist

Nov 20, 2025

Dispatch from COP30: In the Brazilian jungle, the private sector takes center stage

By Jorge Gastelumendi

Throughout COP30, there has been a recognition that the public and private sectors cannot act alone when it comes to climate finance.

Brazil
Civil Society

EnergySource

Nov 17, 2025

How climate funding from governments and MDBs can scale private investment

By Ken Berlin, George Frampton

To scale up climate financing and make the most of public funding, leaders at COP30 should take action and implement bold new approaches.

Americas
Brazil

EnergySource

Nov 10, 2025

The energy conversation has changed—so must COP30  

By Charles Hendry

At COP30, world leaders have an opportunity to reframe how countries work together to achieve energy security, decarbonization, and affordability.

Americas
Brazil

EnergySource

Oct 6, 2025

Why are major economies choosing the same electricity sources?

By Joseph Webster and Hansika Nath

Despite major economies' differing development and resource levels, many are turning to the same energy sources to meet their new electric capacity needs.

Brazil
China

New Atlanticist

Sep 19, 2025

Where does the US-Brazil relationship go after Bolsonaro’s conviction?

By Ricardo Sennes, Valentina Sader

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of attempting a coup and sentenced to twenty-seven years and three months in prison.

Brazil
Politics & Diplomacy

New Atlanticist

Aug 6, 2025

Trump’s tariffs are giving Lula a boost and shifting Brazil’s geopolitics

By Thayz Guimarães

The tariff saga is not over, but it has already produced some unexpected political and geopolitical consequences for Brazil.

Brazil
China

Fast Thinking

Aug 1, 2025

What to watch as Trump ratchets up global tariffs

By Atlantic Council

US President Donald Trump will raise tariffs on nearly every US trading partner. Atlantic Council experts take stock of what this means for the global economy.

Brazil
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 17, 2025

The numbers that define the US-Brazil trade partnership

By Valentina Sader, Ignacio Albe

The US president has threatened to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazil in August. Before then, take a deep data dive into the current bilateral trade relationship.

Brazil
Economy & Business

In the News

Jul 11, 2025

Tannebaum interviewed on CBS News on Trump’s threat of increasing the additional tariff rate for Brazil to 50%

See full interview here.

Brazil
Economy & Business

New Atlanticist

Jul 10, 2025

Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50 percent tariff. How will Lula respond?

By Ricardo Sennes, Valentina Sader

The large tariff on Brazilian imports to the United States is set to take effect August 1, unless the US president and his counterpart in Brasília can strike a deal.

Brazil
Politics & Diplomacy

Experts