The U.S.–Brazil relationship opportunity: Business synergies for a dynamic global environment

• Published in: Thunderbird international business review Vol. 60; no. 4; pp. 497 - 510
• Main Authors: Fouad, Sam H. L., Gouvea, Raul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01-07-2018; Wiley Periodicals Inc
• Subjects: bilateral tax agreements; Business; Culture; foreign direct investment; International business; International cooperation; International relations-US; International trade; Investments; Private sector; Public sector private sector relations; public–private partnerships; Tax treaties; Taxation; U.S.–Brazil relations; Brazil; United States > US
• ISSN: 1096-4762; 1520-6874
• DOI: 10.1002/tie.21961

The U.S.–Brazil relationship features an intersection of public and private sectors characteristic of the post‐2000 dynamics of international business and governmental relations. As a triple helix reference for the private sector, the public sector, and academia, this article explores how further alignment of public and private interests of the United States and Brazil can improve the bilateral relationship between the two largest countries in the Western hemisphere. The first section recaps the U.S.–Brazil public relationship and cultural perspectives shared between Brazil and the United States. The second section reviews the relevance of the U.S.–Brazil relationship in Brazil's economy and business marketplace. Sections 3 through 5 discuss specific trade, investment, and tax agreements that can be mutually beneficial for the United States and Brazil. The final section recommends further areas for public–private cooperation between the United States and Brazil.