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, due to ample exemptions and stronger trade ties with China.

Washington recently imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports and announced sanctions against a top Brazilian judge. 'China firmly supports Brazil in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity,

Brazil was not the only country targeted for political reasons. India faces a comparable rate for buying Russian oil. Mr Trump warned Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, that recognising a Palestinian state would make trade negotiations “very hard”.