Trump targets Brazil with a 50% tariff
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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News' "This Week."
The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies.
President Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.
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Irish Star on MSNTrump announces 50% tariffs on Brazil in bizarre letter and slams 'disgrace'President Trump slammed Brazil for their treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro, branding it a 'witch hunt' in a scathing letter he posted on Truth Social
President Trump sent tariff letters to more than 20 countries urging them to reach trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1, further escalating threats to partners including Canada. Trump also announced a 50% tariff on copper imports.