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U.S. Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil | Mesa News
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The U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on select Brazilian goods starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices like weak anti-corruption measures and retaliatory tariffs. Exemptions include coffee, beef, oranges, and oil—items critical to U.S. supply chains. Officials argue this move levels the playing field for American workers and businesses, while Brazil’s president calls it politically motivated. The tariffs are authorized under a 1974 trade law, though past Supreme Court rulings have questioned presidential authority under similar statutes. Diplomatic efforts have stalled as tensions mount ahead of the deadline.
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