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U.S. Slaps Brazil with New Tariffs | Charleston News
The U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22nd, citing unfair trade practices like weak anti-corruption efforts and discriminatory taxes — though the U.S. actually sells more to Brazil than it buys. Key items like coffee, beef, and airplane parts are exempt, but everything else faces the new tax under a presidential trade law meant to level the playing field for American businesses. This isn’t the first time — a previous, higher tariff was blocked by the Supreme Court in February 2026. Brazil’s president calls the move politically motivated, linking it to…
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