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Why are Trump's tariffs on Brazil so high?

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Trump's tariffs on Brazil are high due to accusations that Brazil is persecuting his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro. The tariffs are seen as economic pressure to interfere in Brazil's internal affairs and are part of broader reciprocal measures targeting trade deficits and reviving U.S. manufacturing.

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Brazil faces some of the highest U.S. tariffs on goods

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  • US imposes 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, among highest for any trading partner.
  • Tariffs make key exports like beef and coffee significantly more expensive at US border. 25s
  • About 36% of Brazilian exports to the US are affected, with many products exempt. 51s
  • Brazilian fisheries sector is especially vulnerable due to existing EU bans. 1m 3s
  • Brazil appeals to the World Trade Organization for assistance. 1m 36s
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Brazil faces some of the highest U.S. tariffs on goods
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France 24
4 hours ago
Brazil faces some of the highest U.S. tariffs on goods

People are worried and angry that the tariffs are linked to the prosecution of their former president and Trump's political ally, Jair Bolsonaro.

U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs
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France 24
1 day ago
U.S. begins collecting Trump's new global tariffs

Brazil faces 50 percent tariffs as Trump accuses it of persecuting his ally, far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil halts U.S. trade talks as Lula condemns new tariffs
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Al Jazeera
2 days ago
Brazil halts U.S. trade talks as Lula condemns new tariffs

Lula accuses the U.S. president of using economic pressure to interfere in Brazil's internal affairs, specifically to halt criminal proceedings against former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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