[PT] Message to USA

[Bruno]

SECRET

Subject: Proposal for a Bilateral Free Trade Agreement


Dear Luke Adams, Secretary of State,

I hope this message finds you well.

The Portuguese Government wishes to open a dialogue with the United States regarding the possibility of establishing a Free Trade Agreement between our two nations. Such an agreement would facilitate the mutual removal of tariffs and trade barriers, allowing for a more efficient flow of goods and services, strengthening both our economies. We believe this could serve as the foundation for a broader partnership based on economic cooperation, stability, and shared prosperity. Portugal is committed to ensuring that any agreement is balanced, transparent, and beneficial to both parties.

Should your government be open to this proposal, we would be happy to begin exploratory discussions at your earliest convenience to define terms, scope, and duration.

We look forward to the opportunity of working together to build stronger commercial ties between our nations.

Yours sincerely,
Luis Amado
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Portuguese Republic

 

[Bruno]

Odinson

 

[Odinson]

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Luis Amado, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Portuguese Republic ( Bruno )

FROM: Donald Brooks, Secretary of Commerce of The United States of America

Minister Amado,

Secretary Adams forwarded your message to me. As Secretary of Commerce, I am responsible for negotiating most trade negotiations. I can say that we here at the Department of Commerce are excited at the prospect of establishing a free trade agreement between our two countries. There may be some exceptions, but overall I think that it will benefit both of our countries to have a free trade agreement. The only products that we would remain protectionist on are machinery and finished electronic products. On those items, we would impose a 33% tariff if they are imported to the United States. Outside of that, we would be open to having free trade on virtually all other products. Would that be acceptable to you?​

Best regards,

Donald Brooks
Secretary of Commerce
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