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Behind Trump’s Decision to Tax Brazil to Save Bolsonaro
Right-wing Brazilians wanted sanctions against the judge prosecuting Brazil’s former president. President Trump opted for ...
Trump's 50% Brazil tariff stretches emergency powers already facing court challenge
President Donald Trump announced a blanket 50% tariff on imports from Brazil, citing his anger over the country's treatment ...
Trump’s Brazil tariff ‘sets a scary precedent’ given the U.S. has a trade surplus with the country, economists say
Economists have been expressing alarm over U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to hit Brazil with a 50% tariff on Aug. 1 — the ...
Targeting Brazil, Trump Tests Legal Limit of His Tariff Powers
The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies.
Trump just ramped up his tariff threats: Here’s what could get more expensive
Many economists already believe it’s a matter of time before Americans start to see sticker shock from the tariffs President ...
50% Tariff On Brazilian Products: This Is What You Should Do With Your Brazilian Assets
Brazilian assets face pressure from new US tariffs, but holding broad index trackers may reduce risk amid volatility. See why ...
As Trump Sows Tariff Confusion, Rules of Global Commerce Give Way to Chaos
Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what President Trump will do next.
Trump Threatens Canada With 35% Tariffs, EU Deal Nears Finish Line
The president said the blanket 35% would be on top of tariffs on certain sectors. That’s higher than the previous 25% rate.