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Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade surplus

US claims world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in ‘unreasonable’ trade practices that ‘restrict US commerce’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict US commerce”.Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he received the decision “with indignation”. The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
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  • US claims world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in ‘unreasonable’ trade practices that ‘restrict US commerce’Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-bi... S1
  • The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices. The administration of United States President Donald Trump has proposed a new 25 percent tariff on imports from Brazil amid allegations of u... S2
  • The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil, charging that the world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in trade practices that are “unreasonable’’ and that “burden or restrict U.S. commerce S3
  • The Trump administration has proposed a new punitive tariff ‌of 25% on many imports from Brazil, after deciding its practices were unfair on a range of issues from ​digital trade to illegal deforestat... S4
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