US EditionBrazil's Government Requests Consultations at WTO over Trump's Tariffs, Official Says
BRAZIL, AUG 6 – Brazil challenges U.S. tariffs up to 50% on key exports, citing violations of WTO rules and political retaliation linked to Bolsonaro's prosecution, affecting 36% of exports, officials said.
- Brazil has requested consultations at the World Trade Organization over tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump against the South American nation.
- The 50% tariffs imposed by Trump on many Brazilian exports came into effect on the same day Brazil made the request.
- Brazil's government estimates that 35.9% of the country's goods shipped to the American market have been affected, about 4% of Brazil's total exports.
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