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Trump's 50% Brazil coffee tariff expected to rejig trade, send more beans to China
The Trump administration's steep import tariff on Brazilian coffee looks set to reshuffle trade routes for beans from the world's top grower and exporter, benefiting China and incentivizing traders to look for indirect routes into the U.
Trump’s Brazil Tariff Threat Shakes US Coffee Industry
President Trump’s announcement of a planned 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports has sent shock waves through the U.S. coffee industry. The proposed trade action would significantly impact coffee supplies, as Brazil currently provides approximately 30% of all coffee imported into the United States.
Trump signs order increasing Brazil tariff to 50 percent
President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order raising tariffs on imports from Brazil to 50 percent, escalating his fight with the largest South American economy. The order Trump signed
Trump's Brazil trade squeeze gives tariff challengers fresh legal ammunition
The move may provide ammunition to plaintiffs aiming to bring down the centerpiece of the White House's tariff agenda.
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Trump’s radical tariff gambit toward Brazil goes from bad to worse
The closer one looks at the White House's efforts to derail a foreign criminal case against Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, the worse it appears.
Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump’s announced tariff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says that his government has not been successful in trying to negotiate the 50% tariff on Brazilian imports that U.S.
Trump hits Brazilian products with 50% tariffs over Bolsonaro
Brazilian products are subject to a 50% tariff not because of Brazil’s trade policies, but because of Trump’s relationship with Brazil's former president.
Trump hits Brazil with tariffs
Donald Trump raises tariffs on Brazilian goods to 50%. They affect coffee and meat, two major Brazilian exports. Critics claim that Trump is using tariffs to force Brazil into dropping the trial of his ally,
Trump's tariffs on Brazil: 'There will be losses on both sides', analyst says
Donald Trump said on Friday (August 1) that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can call him anytime to discuss tariffs and other friction between the countries. Trump slapped a 50% tariff on Brazil,
Trump Effigies Burned in Brazil After 50% Tariffs Imposed by US
Tensions have exploded in Brazil as President Donald Trump imposes a staggering 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, escalating an already fraught trade dispute. The move, widely seen as retaliation for Brazil's prosecution of Trump’s ally,
Trump issues blitz of tariff announcements on copper, Brazil, South Korea, small-value imports
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a blitz of tariff announcements ranging from changes to previously threatened ...
Trump Threatens Higher Tariff Rates on India Over Russian Oil
Switzerland is pursuing trade talks with the U.S., while China is widening access to its market for Brazilian exports.
Donald Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat Gives Brazil’s Central Bank a New Headache
Brazil central bank’s strategy to keep interest rates high for a prolonged period will be put to the test by the 50% tariffs ...
Trump spat leaves Brazil holding world's worst tariff hand
U.S. President Donald Trump has tempered his most belligerent trade threats and begun striking deals with major partners, ...
Thom Tillis Urges Trump To Lift 50% Tariff On Brazil Imposed In Response To Bolsonaro Investigation
During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke about President Trumps 50% tariff on Brazil.
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Lula Accuses U.S Of Staging ‘Brazil Coup’ | SLAMS Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat As Economic Blackmail
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has delivered a fiery rebuke to the United States, accusing Washington of ...
Trump's Tariffs Are Set To Go Into Effect This Week — And Cost Consumers
Many companies are widely expected to pass the cost of tariffs on to customers. If an item that typically costs a company $10 ...
Trump fires head of labor statistics bureau after weak jobs report: Recap
An anemic July jobs report boosted expectations the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates in September. Trump said the jobs report was "rigged." ...