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Trump Imposes 25% Brazil Tariff, Slams Supreme Court

7/16/2026

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  • The administration announced a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports, exempting oil, gas, beef, coffee, oranges and aircraft parts.
  • President Donald Trump publicly criticized Supreme Court justices after the Court ruled his emergency tariff authority unlawful.
  • The tariff will take effect next Wednesday.
  • Brazil warned it may retaliate.
  • The administration previously imposed a 40% tariff last year and is preparing additional Section 301 rounds that could target Brazil again.