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Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and says it will impose reciprocal tariffs, according to AP News

Brazil called new U.S. 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports unjust and said it will impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. products.

SourcesThe Guardian05:01 UTCAP News22:46 UTCSave

Key points

From AP News’s report
  • Brazil calls new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports unjust and threatens reciprocal measures on U.S. products.
  • The U.S. announced a new 25% tariff effective next Wednesday, exempting items like coffee and aircraft components.
  • Brazil says the decision affects about 18% of exports, totaling an estimated $7.4 billion using 2024 data.
  • Brazil denies unfair trade claims, saying 76% of U.S. imports entered duty-free in 2025 and average tariff was 3.1%.
  • U.S. tariffs began with a 50% move last July, and Brazil now weighs Congress’s 2025 retaliation law.

Why it matters. The tariffs affect about 18% of exports, about $7.4 billion, and Brazil is weighing Congress’s 2025 retaliation law.

What to watch. Watch for Brazil’s announced reciprocal tariff measures and for how the U.S. exemptions for items like coffee and aircraft components apply.

Coverage

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“Brazil vows to retaliate if US imposes 25% tariffs on some of its products”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Brazil vowed retaliation if the US imposes 25% tariffs on some Brazilian products.
  • The new tariffs are scheduled to take effect on 22 July by Washington, under USTR confirmation.
  • USTR cited Brazil’s “unreasonable acts, policies, and practices,” harming US commerce and citing Section 301.
  • Brazil said it rejected allegations, blaming a Bolsonaro-family narrative and claimed it sought data rebuttal.
  • Lula’s office will invoke the Reciprocity Law, while opinion polls show tariffs strengthened Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • Brazil calls new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports unjust and threatens reciprocal measures on U.S. products.
  • The U.S. announced a new 25% tariff effective next Wednesday, exempting items like coffee and aircraft components.
  • Brazil says the decision affects about 18% of exports, totaling an estimated $7.4 billion using 2024 data.
  • Brazil denies unfair trade claims, saying 76% of U.S. imports entered duty-free in 2025 and average tariff was 3.1%.
  • U.S. tariffs began with a 50% move last July, and Brazil now weighs Congress’s 2025 retaliation law.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Brazil vows to retaliate if US imposes 25% tariffs on some of its products”
Key points from The Guardian
  • Brazil vowed retaliation if the US imposes 25% tariffs on some Brazilian products.
  • The new tariffs are scheduled to take effect on 22 July by Washington, under USTR confirmation.
  • USTR cited Brazil’s “unreasonable acts, policies, and practices,” harming US commerce and citing Section 301.
  • Brazil said it rejected allegations, blaming a Bolsonaro-family narrative and claimed it sought data rebuttal.
  • Lula’s office will invoke the Reciprocity Law, while opinion polls show tariffs strengthened Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • Brazil calls new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian imports unjust and threatens reciprocal measures on U.S. products.
  • The U.S. announced a new 25% tariff effective next Wednesday, exempting items like coffee and aircraft components.
  • Brazil says the decision affects about 18% of exports, totaling an estimated $7.4 billion using 2024 data.
  • Brazil denies unfair trade claims, saying 76% of U.S. imports entered duty-free in 2025 and average tariff was 3.1%.
  • U.S. tariffs began with a 50% move last July, and Brazil now weighs Congress’s 2025 retaliation law.

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