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What to Know About Donald Trump's Tariff Tussle with Brazil
BRAZIL, JUL 13 – Trump links 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports to demands to halt Bolsonaro's trial, escalating trade tensions and raising concerns about global economic impact, experts say.
- On July 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, linking it to Bolsonaro’s trial demands.
- Earlier in July, the US announced President Donald Trump's tariff effective August 1, 2025, targeting Brazil with a 50% increase.
- The U.S. Treasury Department reported June 2025 customs duty collections of $27 billion, showing a record surplus, attributed largely to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
- Meanwhile, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned, 'If they’re going to charge us 50, we’ll charge them 50,' while Flexjet confirmed its USD7 billion Embraer deal remains committed.
- Stanford’s Ryan Cummings noted Embraer plans to address tariff impacts on August 15, 2025, while warning that prices could rise by 25 cents a cup.
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