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US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods, exempting coffee and beef · 2 sources tracked

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The United States is imposing a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil, including some ethanol products, effective July 22. This action follows a year-long investigation by the Office of the US Trade Representative, which concluded that Brazil engaged in unreasonable and discriminatory trade practices. While coffee, beef, and other goods will be exempt, US officials state the tariffs are necessary to ensure a level playing field for American workers and companies. Brazil has denounced the levies, calling them unjustified and vowing to mitigate their economic impact. AI

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Rubio says 25% US tariffs on some Brazilian goods price for Lula’s ‘ego’

    The US will begin charging 25 per cent tariff on imports of certain goods from Brazil following an investigation alleging that the country engaged in unfair trade practices. The year-long inquiry “found a number of Brazil’s practices to be unreasonable and discriminatory, restric…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press ·

    Rubio blames Brazil’s 25% tariffs on Lula’s ‘ego’ — but exempts coffee and beef

    Trump has revived a trade war with Lula under new legal authority after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier 50% tariff.

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