| | Bolsonaro, however, advocated for and advanced plans for a monetary union between Brazil and Argentina, something which would reduce Brazilian national sovereignty.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-economy-currency/brazils-bolsonaro-doubles-down-on-monetary-union-with-argentina-idUSKCN1T81II Brazil's Bolsonaro doubles down on monetary union with Argentina]. ''Reuters''. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref> | | Bolsonaro, however, advocated for and advanced plans for a monetary union between Brazil and Argentina, something which would reduce Brazilian national sovereignty.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-economy-currency/brazils-bolsonaro-doubles-down-on-monetary-union-with-argentina-idUSKCN1T81II Brazil's Bolsonaro doubles down on monetary union with Argentina]. ''Reuters''. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.</ref> |
| − | Bolsonaro adopted a weak position on China as president, contrasting with the strong position he took during his campaign,<ref>Biller, David; Jeantet, Diane (November 13, 2019). [https://apnews.com/e99b67b41fe8478a9e513d39f2168a5a Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to Xi]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.</ref> and some conservatives criticized him for this.<ref>Brian, Paul (November 1, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/even-latin-americas-trump-is-kowtowing-to-the-chinese/ Even Latin America’s Trump is Kowtowing to the Chinese]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 1, 2019.</ref> | + | Bolsonaro adopted a weak position on China as president, contrasting with the strong position he took during his campaign,<ref>Biller, David; Jeantet, Diane (November 13, 2019). [https://apnews.com/e99b67b41fe8478a9e513d39f2168a5a Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to Xi]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved November 13, 2019.</ref> and some conservatives criticized him for this.<ref>Brian, Paul (November 1, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/even-latin-americas-trump-is-kowtowing-to-the-chinese/ Even Latin America’s Trump is Kowtowing to the Chinese]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved November 1, 2019.</ref> Additionally, Bolsonaro adopted a trade policy more in line with the [[establishment]].<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brics-summit-bolsonaro/bolsonaro-says-wants-no-role-for-brazil-in-u-s-china-trade-war-idUSKBN1XO1XY Bolsonaro says wants no role for Brazil in U.S.-China trade war]. ''Reuters''. November 14, 2019. Retrieved November 14, 2019.</ref> |