Trump targets Brazil with a 50% tariff
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Cryptopolitan on MSNBrazil downplays economic risk amid market jitters and US tensionsDespite the tariff threat, Brazil’s Finance Ministry projected limited economic impact, maintaining its 2.5% GDP growth forecast for 2025. Officials said only specific sectors, like aerospace and energy machinery—heavily reliant on US buyers—might suffer.
President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will stick a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods whacked some of the country's
Brazil is urgently responding to U.S. President Trump's new 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports. President Lula convened a cabinet meeting to address the issue, while emphasizing diplomatic solutions. Economic and political tensions are heightened as market impacts are already visible in certain sectors,
Brazil faces persistent inflation and rising market volatility amid U.S. tariff threats, posing serious risks to economic stability.
US stocks are lower around midday after Trump slapped Canada with a 35% tariff, escalating tensions. Bitcoin hit a new record high for a third day.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva threatens retaliatory tariffs against the US if President Trump imposes increased import taxes due to Bolsonaro's trial. Lula aims for negotiation but warns of reciprocal measures.
The Trump administration threat of a 50% tariff on all Brazil imports will hit a variety of American companies. That includes coffee chain Starbucks, which imports a lot of coffee beans from Brazil. Brazil is the largest coffee exporter to the U.