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White House releases new tariff rates for dozens of countries after months of negotiations
The Trump administration released a revised list of tariff rates against nearly 70 countries set to take effect early Friday.
White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus
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 ...
Trump Escalates Fight With Brazil, Taking Aim at Its Economy and Politics
The White House hit Brazil on Wednesday with a 50 percent tariff and sanctions on a justice overseeing investigations into ...
Trump slaps additional 40% tariff on Brazil for 'witch hunt' of former president
Trump warned of economic retaliation against Brazil earlier this month due to what he dubbed a political “witch hunt” against ...
U.S. to Hike Brazil Tariff to 50%, Says White House
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to raise tariffs on Brazilian goods to 50%, the White House said in a statement. The tariffs will be effective in seven days, a White House ...
The Latest: White House says Trump will soon sign order to impose new tariffs at midnight Friday
The clock is ticking closer to President Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline — with countries around the world poised to ...
Trump executive order imposes new 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing total rate to 50%
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the ...
Trump tariffs spark 'deep concern' among Brazil chemical firms
An association representing chemical companies in Brazil, where large U.S. firms like ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical operate, expressed "deep concern" regarding a U.S. executive order raising tariffs on ...