E se Dom João VI Enfrentasse a Inglaterra em 1810?

The US has once again pressured Brazil in a trade dispute over Section 301. But this story begins much earlier: in 1810, when Dom João VI accepted treaties that gave England an advantage within Brazilian ports. What if he had said no? In this episode, we imagine a Brazil that opens its ports without granting tariff privileges to a foreign power. The consequences could change tax revenue, the nascent industry, the independence of 1822, and even how Brazil negotiates with the world in 2026. Main sources: USTR, Reuters/UOL and National Archives. Comment: Would Dom João VI have been able to confront England, or was Brazil born without room for maneuver? #AlternativeHistory #WhatIf #Brazil #DomJoãoVI #Palitoman