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White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News ...
Tariffs on Brazil Could Leave Coffee Drinkers With a Headache
Trump’s pledge to place a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the South American nation will drive up the prices of coffee ...
Trump’s anger over Bolsonaro case leaves top adviser fumbling to justify ‘punishing’ tariffs on Brazil: ‘So, what is it?’
Donald Trump's economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, struggled to justify the rationale for “punishing” new tariffs on imports from Brazil during an appearance on ABC’s This Week.Host Jonathan Karl ...
Head of Trump’s economic council circles around questions on 50 percent tariff on Brazil
Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.
Trump threatens Brazil with massive 50% tariff, citing "Witch Hunt" against ex-president Bolsonaro
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal ...
Trump admin live updates: Trump pressed if Canadian goods will be exempt from tariffs
In Kerr County, Trump was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott, who on Friday announced the federal government updated Trump's ...
Targeting Brazil, Trump Tests Legal Limit of His Tariff Powers
The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies.
Market Resilience Challenged by Trump’s Weekend Tariff Salvo
Financial markets, which have shown increasing insensitivity to tariff threats from the US, will face a test at the Monday ...