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The Latest: Trump’s new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial
President Donald Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation, showing that personal grudges rather than simply economics...
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Trump sends out tariff letters to 7 more countries but he avoids major US trade partners WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has sent out tariff letters to seven smaller U.S. trading partners in his first batch of import tax announcements of...

Donald Trump Announces 50 Per Cent Tariffs On Brazil, Calls Jair Bolsonaro’s Trial ‘Witch Hunt’
US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil, starting August 1 and called the trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro a “witch hunt”, adding that the “trial should not take place.” In the letter...

Trump hikes tariffs to 50% on copper and Brazilian imports
U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 9, 2025. /VCG U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.,...
Trump targets Brazil with 50% tariff, calls Bolsonaro trial a ‘witch hunt’
President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50 per cent on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the US leader's use...

Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, explicitly tying action to trial of ally Jair Bolsonaro
President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S. leader’s use of...

Trump hits Brazil goods with 50% tariff over Bolsonaro trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....

Looking to fast-track trade pact review talks with ASEAN says Piyush Goyal
Biz News India Seeks to Upgrade ASEAN Trade Agreement (AITIGA) (Pic: @PiyushGoyal) New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said discussions are underway with ASEAN to review the existing trade pact, and he is looking...
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Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro's ‘witch hunt’ trial
Trump has announced a sharp 50 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil, tying the move to Brazil’s trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and showing how personal ties and political motives are influencing American trade policy. read more US...

Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's...
There is a sense of kinship as Trump was indicted in 2023 for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The U.S. president addressed his tariff letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who bested...

Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....

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Donald Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, after targeting 7 nations, calls Jair Bolsonaro trial a ...
Trump accused the Brazilian government of unfair trade practices. He stated that the tariffs imposed by the US on goods imported from Brazil is "far less than what is needed to have a level playing field." US President Donald Trump announced a 50...

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Harrowing stories of rescue emerge from Texas floods as crews search for over 160 reported missing HUNT, Texas (AP) — Texas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's...

Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50% over 'witch hunt' trial against Bolsonaro
President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S. leader's use of...
Gold Rallies As Market Sniffs Fed Pivt Next Year, U.S. Yields Slip
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 7:01 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay Gold price registers decent gains on Wednesday as US Treasury yields recede, even though the Greenback trades solidly against its peers. Trade developments continued to dictate the market’s...

Trump announces 50% tariffs on goods from Brazil, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against Bolsonaro
Open this photo in gallery:U.S. President Donald Trump previously hosted Jair Bolsonaro at his Mar-a-Lago resort in 2020, when both were in power.Evan Vucci/The Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50...

Trump announces 50 per cent tariffs on Brazil, calls Jair Bolsonaro's trial "witch hunt"
Washington, DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil, starting August 1 and called the trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro a 'witch hunt', adding that the 'trial should...

President Donald Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing ‘witch hunt’ trial against Bolsonaro
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics were driving the U.S. leader’s use of...

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, citing Bolsonaro trial as driving factor
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....