By bnl Sao Paulo bureau Brazil faces potential losses of up to BRL175bn ($31.7bn) over the next decade if the US follows through on plans to impose 50% import tariffs on Brazilian goods. The tariff threat has already triggered a Supreme Court investigation into suspected insider trading in foreign exchange markets,

BRASILIA, July 10 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he wanted to find a diplomatic solution to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, but vowed to reciprocate like-for-like if they take effect on August 1.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on his promise to raise import taxes by 50%.