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Analysis-Brazil's economy ready to ride out Trump's 50% tariff
By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo Caram BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian goods imported by the United States will soon carry one of the highest tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, but that will not likely derail Latin America's largest economy,
Trump hits Brazil with whopping 50% tariffs over 'harm' to U.S. companies
The White House cited national security concerns for its tariff on copper, and Trump asked for restrictions on the export of copper scrap.
Republicans Warn Trump Tariffs May Be Hurting U.S. Economy
A growing number of Republicans on Capitol Hill are expressing unease about the state of the U.S. economy, as a disappointing jobs report coincides with President Trump’s latest tariff hikes on foreign imports.
Why Trump's tariffs on Brazil are more about political retaliation than trade
Trump has set a whopping 50% tariff on Brazilian goods - the highest rate levied by the US on a country thus far.
Lula’s Defiance Pays Off as Trump Blinks on Brazil Tariffs
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s defiant response to Donald Trump’s 50% tariff threat was validated Wednesday — at least in the short term — with markets and businesses breathing a collective sigh of relief at the long list of exemptions to the levies.
Brazil looks to China to ride out Donald Trump’s 50pc tariff
Brazilian goods imported by the United States will soon carry one of the highest tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump, but that will not likely derail Latin America's largest economy, due to ample exemptions and stronger trade ties with China.
'We’re a not a banana Republic!': Brazil's President Lula roars at US over Trump tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hit out at US tariffs and backed an 'alternative currency', speaking at the headquarters of the Workers' Party (PT) on Sunday. "We want to negotiate on equal terms.
Trump’s Tariffs Upend Brazil’s Presidential Politics
Brazil holds an unusual position in President Donald Trump’s trade war because his complaints are more political than economic. Bureau chief Vanessa Dezem writes today about how the US intervention has so far strengthened the position of the current government.
Trump’s 50% tariff threat adds pressure on Brazil
President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports has sent shockwaves through international trade markets. The proposed tariffs have raised concerns about the future of U.
Trump's politically motivated sanctions against Brazil strain relations among old allies
President Trump's decision to impose sanctions on Brazil in defense of the country's former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has ...
From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price
President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria ...
Brazil’s ex-president and major Trump ally Bolsonaro placed on house arrest
Jair Bolsonaro placed under house arrest by Brazil's Supreme Court after addressing supporters at Rio protest, violating ...
Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested, adding to tensions with Trump
Former President Jair Bolsonaro is on trial before the Supreme Court on charges he conspired with allies to violently ...
Trump Says Lula Can Call Him. "I Will Call PM Modi," Replies Brazil Leader
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday turned down his US counterpart Donald Trump's offer to call him ...
'I will call Xi, I will call Modi': Brazil president turns to Brics after tariff blow, puts Donald Trump on mute
Trump had previously said Lula was free to call “anytime,” a move even welcomed by Brazil’s finance minister. But Lula has ...
Trump hits Brazil with tariffs, sanctions but key sectors excluded
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday slapped a 50% tariff on most Brazilian goods to fight what he has called a "witch ...