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Trump's Tariffs Spark Tensions with Brazil Amid Political Strife

10/7/2025

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In July 2025, Trump imposed a 40% tariff on Brazilian goods, adding to a 10% tariff despite Brazil's United States trade surplus.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged Trump to lift tariffs in a 30-minute call and invited him to Belem.
The administration cited Jair Bolsonaro's coup prosecution as a tariff reason. Bolsonaro was convicted and sentenced to 27 years.

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In July 2025, Trump imposed a 40% tariff on Brazilian goods, adding to a 10% tariff despite Brazil's United States trade surplus.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged Trump to lift tariffs in a 30-minute call and invited him to Belem.
The administration cited Jair Bolsonaro's coup prosecution as a tariff reason. Bolsonaro was convicted and sentenced to 27 years.