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Brazil will respond to Trump's 50% tariff with 'reciprocity,' says da Silva

BRAZIL, JUL 11 – Brazilian President Lula rejects U.S. tariffs as interference in Brazil's judicial process and vows to retaliate under the Economic Reciprocity Law amid escalating trade tensions.

  • On July 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on all Brazilian imports and on U.S. copper imports, effective August 1, 2025.
  • Trump cited Brazil's treatment of former President Bolsonaro, whom he praised as a 'Highly Respected Leader,' and criticized Brazil's judiciary and alleged censorship of U.S. tech firms.
  • Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected U.S. interference claims and said Brazil would respond to tariffs with measures under its Economic Reciprocity Law.
  • Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Brazil totaled $92 billion with a $7.4 billion U.S. trade surplus in 2024, and experts warn the tariffs risk escalating a damaging trade war.
  • The tariffs mark heightened tensions between the two large economies, potentially prompting Brazil to reduce trade dependence on the U.S. amid broader geopolitical rivalry.
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