US EditionBrazil’s President Lula Says Trump Was ‘Not Elected to Be Emperor of the World,’ as US-Brazil Spat Escalates
BRAZIL, JUL 16 – The 50% tariff targets Brazilian imports like coffee in retaliation for political disputes, with 80% of U.S. unroasted coffee imports coming from Latin America, USDA data shows.
- On July 14, Lula signed a decree regulating the Reciprocity Law and established a committee, asserting Brazil's independence and refusing US instructions, amid tariff threats.
- Political retaliation drove President Trump’s move, as he linked tariffs to Bolsonaro’s trial and social media rulings, escalating tensions with Brazil.
- Early price data show consumer costs climbing, with Ron Kurnik warning that a nearly 17% increase may be just the start, as of June 1, 2025.
- On Monday, July 14, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed a decree regulating the Reciprocity Law, calling for a committee to oversee provisional countermeasures and monitor negotiations.
- Despite the standoff, the export share suggests Brasília has limited economic damage, with Brazilian exports to the U.S. accounting for less than 12% of total exports and about 2% of Brazil’s GDP.
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After Tariff Threats, Brazil, Like Canada, Unites In Giving Trump The Finger
Protesters in São Paulo burn an effigy of Donald Trump last week. The sign says ‘Hate Brasil / [heart emoji] Bolsonaro.’ Inside Edition on YouTubeLast week, Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50 percent tariff on products from Brazil because he was mad at that country for actually prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro for trying to pull off a coup after losing the 2022 elections. Bolsonaro is already prohibited from running again for pres…
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