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Is there any news about Brazil?

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Recent news about Brazil centers on President Trump's imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, citing political reasons related to former President Bolsonaro's prosecution. Brazil's President Lula vows a reciprocal response. Protests have erupted in major cities, and the tariffs could impact key sectors like coffee exports. Separately, Brazil's national football coach Ancelotti has been sentenced in Spain for tax fraud.

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Trump targets Brazil with 50% tariff
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CNN
2 days ago
Trump targets Brazil with 50% tariff

President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, citing the court case against former President Bolsonaro, not economic reasons.

Protests in Sao Paulo after Trump threatens 50% levy
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France 24
3 days ago
Protests in Sao Paulo after Trump threatens 50% levy

Protesters in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo slam the US president's tariff plan, calling it an attack on Brazil's sovereignty.

Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud
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Africanews
3 days ago
Brazil coach Ancelotti sentenced to one year in prison for tax fraud

A Spanish court sentenced Brazil's national football team coach Carlo Ancelotti to one year in prison for tax fraud committed in 2014.

Trump cites 'witch hunt' against former Brazilian president in tariff threat
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump cites 'witch hunt' against former Brazilian president in tariff threat

President Trump accused Brazil's government of subjecting former president Bolsonaro to a 'witch hunt' and demanded it end immediately.

How Brazil's tariff threat could impact the coffee industry
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CNBC
3 days ago
How Brazil's tariff threat could impact the coffee industry

Brazil is a key import partner for US coffee retailers, accounting for about 22% of US coffee imports last year.

Why Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50% tariff
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CBS News
3 days ago
Why Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50% tariff

The Trump administration's letter to Brazil cited the investigation of former president Bolsonaro as the reason for the tariff threat.

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff despite trade surplus
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff despite trade surplus

President Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50% tariff, linking the action to the criminal prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump goes after Brazil with 50% tariff, Lula vows response
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CNBC
4 days ago
Trump goes after Brazil with 50% tariff, Lula vows response

President Lula says any unilateral measure to increase tariffs will be met with a response in accordance with Brazilian law.

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