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Steeper US Tariffs Take Effect On Many Brazilian Goods

The political framing of US President Donald Trump's 50-percent tariff on many Brazilian imports has triggered pushback in defence of the country's sovereignty (Credit: AFP)

US tariffs on many Brazilian products surged Wednesday, as President Donald Trump moved ahead with a pressure campaign against the trial of his right-wing ally Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump's latest salvo brings duties on various Brazilian goods from 10 percent to 50 percent, although broad exemptions -- including for orange juice and civil aircraft -- are expected to soften the blow.

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