Brazil-US Trade Dispute Over New Tariffs
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Donald Trump
Brazil / United States
July 17, 2026
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The US announced a 25% tariff on certain Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices. Brazil rejects the allegations, noting that 76% of US imports entered duty-free in 2025. Brazil is considering reciprocal measures and WTO dispute settlement mechanisms.
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