Trump’s new political tariff pageantry hits Brazil — and American consumers

17 articles, oldest first.

1. The Columbian

   Brazil vows retaliatory tariffs against US if Trump follows through on 50% import taxes ↗ (opens The Columbian)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to

2. CBS News

   Brazil warns it will raise levies on U.S. products if Trump follows through on threat of 50% tariff ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.

3. Deutsche Welle

   Outrage in Brazil as Donald Trump threatens tariffs of 50% – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   US President Donald Trump plans to impose hefty tariffs to punish Brazil for what he calls a political "witch hunt" against authoritarian former President Jair Bolsonaro, his friend and ally.

4. Al Jazeera

   Trump’s tariff threat to Brazil is a gift to Lula ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   By attacking Brazil’s sovereignty, Trump may have handed the leftist president a political and diplomatic opportunity.

5. The Week

   Trump uses tariffs to upend Brazil's domestic politics ↗ (opens The Week)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   By slapping a 50% tariff on Brazil for its criminal investigation into Bolsonaro, the Trump administration is brazenly putting its fingers on the scales of a key foreign election

6. The Hill

   What Trump’s tariffs on Brazil could mean for your morning coffee ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   Economists and industry insiders are preparing for the possibility of pricier coffee in the coming months, a possible consequence of President Donald Trump threatening to impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil.

7. Breitbart News

   President of Brazil Gripes: 'Totally Disrespectful' of Trump to Threaten Tariffs Online ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that Brazil will reciprocate the United States’ 50-percent tariff on August 1.

8. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

   Trump's 50% Brazil tariff stretches emergency powers already facing court challenge ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

   Published Jul 10, 2025

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   Critics say the tariff on Brazil could further erode the Trump administration’s credibility as it pursues an aggressive trade agenda.

9. The Conversation US

   Trump’s Brazil tariffs point more to his enduring bond with far-right Bolsonaro than economic concerns ↗ (opens The Conversation US)

   Published Jul 13, 2025

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   US president’s letter to Brazilian counterpart mentioned trade deficit. But don’t be fooled, these tariffs are political rather than economic.

10. NPR

    Trump's tariff threat to Brazil stands out for import tax amount and personal tone ↗ (opens NPR)

    Published Jul 13, 2025

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    Of the more than two dozen tariff threat letters President Trump has recently sent, the one to Brazil stood out, not only for proposing the highest import tax, but also for its personal tone.

11. Talking Points Memo

    Trump’s Brazil Tariffs Are Mostly About His Buddy, Jair Bolsonaro ↗ (opens Talking Points Memo)

    Published Jul 13, 2025

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    Trump’s main grievance with Brazil is in fact the trial that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces in front of that country’s highest court.

12. The Hill

    Trump’s new political tariff pageantry hits Brazil — and American consumers ↗ (opens The Hill)

    Published Jul 15, 2025

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    Donald Trump's latest tariff move on Brazil is a political gesture, hurting American consumers and exporters. It's not economic policy, but post-truth politics.

13. The Guardian

    ‘A family of traitors’: Trump’s Brazil tariffs ultimatum backfires on Bolsonaro ↗ (opens The Guardian)

    Published Jul 15, 2025

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    US president’s attempt to help his rightwing ally avoid jail has sparked wave of anger and given boost to rival Lula

14. Deutsche Welle

    Brazil's Lula says Trump tariffs 'unacceptable blackmail' – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published Jul 17, 2025

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    Brazil's leftist leader has condemned Donald Trump over the US threat to impose tariffs on Brazilian goods. Trump says the tariffs are punishment for legal proceedings against conservative ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.

15. Digital Journal

    Brazil's Lula calls Trump's tariff threat 'unacceptable blackmail' ↗ (opens Digital Journal)

    Published Jul 17, 2025

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    Brazilian President slammed Trump's threat to impose 50 percent tariffs on Latin America's largest economy as "unacceptable blackmail."

16. Latin Times

    Brazilian President Lula Says Country Won't Take Orders From 'Gringo' Trump, Calls Tariffs 'Unacceptable Blackmail' ↗ (opens Latin Times)

    Published Jul 17, 2025

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    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that Brazil would not accept trade demands from President Donald Trump, describing recently announced tariffs as "unacceptable blackmail."

17. Fortune

    Brazil’s President Lula calls Trump’s 50% tariff threat over Bolsonaro's trial ‘unacceptable blackmail’ ↗ (opens Fortune)

    Published Jul 17, 2025

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    Trump announced his intention to slap steep tariffs on Brazil as punishment for what he termed a "witch hunt" against his far-right ally, Jair Bolsonaro.