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U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil | Tulsa News
The U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22nd, citing unfair trade practices like weak anti-corruption enforcement and retaliatory tariffs — but coffee, beef, oranges, and key energy products are spared to avoid supply chain disruption. While U.S. officials frame it as leveling the playing field for American workers and businesses, Brazil’s president calls it politically motivated, especially ahead of his country’s elections. This move uses a 1974 trade law, distinct from earlier tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court — setting the stage for a…
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