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Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose a 50% levy on Brazil over its domestic political affairs shows the rest of the world that nothing is off limits. The US president linked the hike to the trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro — a right-wing populist — over an alleged coup attempt in 2022,
President Donald Trump escalated his trade war, imposing new tariffs on Brazil and announcing fresh duties on copper imports.
The exchange with the South American nation suggests the U.S. president also sees trade as a tool to influence other policies of foreign countries.
President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on India over its participation in the BRICS forum puts New Delhi in a tough position as it races to finalize a favorable trade deal with the US.
By David Lawder, Andrea Shalal and Julia Payne WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump turned his trade ire against Brazil on Wednesday, threatening Latin America's largest economy with a punitive 50% tariff on exports to the U.
Donald Trump's top trade negotiators have added more time to the clock after the White House failed to reach its 90 deals in 90 days target.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy. Here is a timeline of the major developments: February 1 - Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and 10% on goods from China,