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US President Donald Trump boards Marine One as he departs from the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026. [AFP]
The United States has announced on a new 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, accusing the Latin American giant of unfair trade practices and policies.
The levy is set to come into effect on July 22 and is shaping up as a major campaign flashpoint three months before Brazil holds a presidential election.
Washington imposed the tariff after a year-long investigation into Brazilian policies it argues harm US commerce -- an accusation Brasilia has fiercely denied.
