Brazil looks to strengthen trade relations with China

Experts: Economic headwinds such as US tariffs will drive stronger partnership

Surging inflation and US tariffs are forcing Brazil to renew its focus on strengthening trade ties with China as a catalyst for economic recovery.

Inflation in Brazil reached 5.48 percent in March, a two-year high and well above the central bank's target ceiling of 3 percent, authorities say.

Tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump threaten to undermine Brazil's key agricultural exports sector, adding to its economic woes and eating into the government's approval ratings.