TARIFFS
Trump confirms 50% tariffs — but with plenty of exceptions
Despite some exceptions, Donald Trump’s tariffs will sting. Photo: White House/Flickr
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday raised tariffs on a wide range of Brazilian imports from 10% to 50%, calling the country’s recent policies “an extraordinary threat” to US national security, foreign policy and economic order.
Trump said in an executive order that Brazil’s actions “infringe the free expression rights of US persons, violate human rights and undermine the interest the US has in protecting its citizens and companies.” He also cited the…
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