Sao Paulo, July 14 -- Brazil's government is preparing for the possibility that the United States will confirm new tariffs on Brazilian products on July 15, despite an intensive diplomatic campaign by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration to avert the move. Officials at the Planalto Palace believe Washington is unlikely to reverse course, citing what they describe as a "maximalist" approach to trade negotiations, according to a report by Brazil 247.

The outlet, citing government sources, reported that Brazil has pursued multiple diplomatic channels in recent weeks, including four meetings with representatives of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and several technical-level discussions. The Lula ad...