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U.S. tariffs on Brazil will cause Mercosur bloc to shift beef exports

A stiff increase in U.S. tariffs on Brazilian exports is expected to sharply reduce U.S. imports of beef, prompting sourcing ...

Brazil chooses local relief over retaliation for US tariffs, sources say

Brazil's government has set aside for now plans for direct retaliation against steep U.S. tariffs taking effect this week, ...

Starbucks under pressure again as Brazilian tariffs hike coffee costs

A new 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee imports could squeeze Starbucks' margins and force the company to rethink its supply ...

From Laos to Brazil, Trump's tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners will pay a price

President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers – from small, poor countries like Laos and Algeria ...

Trump puts 50% tariffs on Brazil and copper, eliminates a tax loophole and hints at new deals

President Donald Trump signed executive actions on Wednesday imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil, a 50% tariff on certain copper ...

Trump issues blitz of tariff announcements on copper, Brazil, South Korea, small-value imports

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a blitz of tariff announcements ranging from changes to previously threatened ...

Brazil's Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro

The trial of the far-right leader is receiving renewed attention after U.S. President Donald Trump directly tied a 50% tariff ...