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Trump signals 50% tariff on Brazil

Lula to sign Brazil's new reciprocal tariff law amid US trade tensions
While Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday that the government has set up a working group to discuss the US tariffs with business leaders. The first meeting will take place Tuesday morning, followed by another session later in the day with agribusiness leaders.
Trump signals 50% tariff on Brazil amid political tensions and trade disputes
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that new trade duties will have a minimum rate of 15%, with the possibility of reaching 50%, and suggested that Brazil will be the only country subjected to the maximum rate among those that received letters in the past few weeks.
Trump Administration Launches Probe into Brazil’s Trade Practices Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions
The Trump administration has launched a trade investigation into Brazil over unfair policies harming American workers, companies, and digital platforms.
Donald Trump threatens to impose 50% tariff on Brazil
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump imposed tariffs of between 25 per cent and 30 per cent on Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya, Moldova, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The letters followed threats of 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, among others, on Monday.
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil After Spat With Lula
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration will charge Brazil with a 50% tariff on products sent to the U.S. starting August 1 while the Republican leader also expressed support for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
U.S. Launches Trade Probe Into Brazil Amid Rising Tariff Tensions
The U.S. has opened a formal investigation into Brazils trade practices, escalating tensions after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting August 1. U.S.
Trade Tensions: U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Brazil Amid Political Clash
The U.S. has announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, escalating trade tensions after a conflict between President Trump and Brazilian counterpart Lula. This decision is linked to Brazil's treatment of former President Bolsonaro and could impact U.
Brazil President Lula Says Country Can Survive Without US Trade Amid Trump’s Tariff Threat
Brazil President Lula responds to Trump’s 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, asserting Brazil’s ability to survive without US trade and vowing to defend national sovereignty.
Lula reiterates Brazil is prepared to talk with Trump as US tariffs threat looms
With one week left before the U.S. imposes a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sent another public message to U.S.
US Seeks New Legal Grounds for Trump’s Brazil Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a new emergency declaration as a basis for tariffs on Brazil, people familiar with the matter say.
Brazil Scrambles as U.S. Tariff Deadline Looms, Talks Stall
Brazil is scrambling to avert punishing 50% U.S. tariffs in a week's time, but high level talks are stalled and U.S. companies are reluctant to confront U.S. President Donald Trump over the issue, officials and industry leaders say.
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