The measure is aimed at addressing the alleged “threat” Brazil poses to America, according to the US president
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 50% tariff on all goods from Brazil effective August 1, claiming the country poses a threat to “the national security, foreign policy, and economy” of the US.
Signed on Wednesday, the order hikes the existing tariff on Brazil by 40% and accuses the South American nation of various violations, including alleged “serious human rights abuses that have undermined the rule of law.”
Trump singled out the persecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is facing…
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