New tariffs to go into effect Aug. 6 after a seven-day window closes as US president seeks to ramp up pressure on Sao Paulo - Anadolu Ajansı

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday slapped a 50% tariff on most Brazilian goods to fight what he has called a \"witch hunt\" against former President Jair Bolsonaro, but softened the blow by excluding sectors such as aircraft,

The White House cited national security concerns for its tariff on copper, and Trump asked for restrictions on the export of copper scrap.

President Donald Trump signed executive actions on Wednesday implementing a crippling 50% tariff on Brazil as well as a 50% tariff on certain copper products.

President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order raising tariffs on imports from Brazil to 50 percent, escalating his fight with the largest South American economy. The order Trump signed declares a national emergency under a 1977 law he has used to justify sweeping tariffs he has imposed since taking office in January.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to implement a 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount up to 50%. The White House said the tariff has been implemented to deal with recent policies,

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order imposing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total levy to 50%. The tariff hike addresses the Brazilian government's recent "unusual and extraordinary" policies "harming U.