Trump, Brazil and tariff
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Pressed by Karl about Trump’s recent criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Hassett echoed the White House’s criticism of recent cost overruns in the renovation of the Fed’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.
Trump’s pledge to place a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the South American nation will drive up the prices of coffee — and orange juice.
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One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
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President Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies.
In Kerr County, Trump was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott, who on Friday announced the federal government updated Trump's disaster declaration to include more counties. Abbott said the move "will provide critical assistance to Texans and communities impacted by the devastating flooding."
Critics say the tariff on Brazil could further erode the Trump administration's credibility as it pursues an aggressive trade agenda.
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Investor's Business Daily on MSNDow Jones Futures: Trump Tariffs Set To Top Liberation Day Highs; Inflation, Earnings LoomDow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he'll impose 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, with overall Trump tariffs set to top April 2 Liberation Day levels.