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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods and 35% on Canadian Imports

The duties mark a clear shift toward using tariffs as political levers to influence judicial rulings abroad, broadening U.S. pressure through trade barriers.

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Overview

  • Starting August 1, the U.S. will apply 50% duties on all Brazilian imports in protest of Brazil’s handling of judicial prosecutions.
  • A 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered by USMCA will target Ottawa’s cooperation on fentanyl controls.
  • An official tariff notice is expected to be sent to the European Union imminently if Brussels does not reach a new agreement with Washington.
  • Trump has warned that most other trading partners will face generalized levies of 15–20% unless they negotiate fresh deals.
  • Brazil’s government has pledged legally grounded retaliatory measures under domestic law, and Canada’s prime minister has vowed to defend national industries while pressing for talks.