Kevin Hassett, a top economic advisor to President Trump, was out defending the administration's threat of a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil. The U.S. has a trade surplus with Brazil, in contrast to

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News' "This Week."

Hassett also spoke about Trump’s plan for a 50 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil, saying it showed the President’s dissatisfaction with how Brazil has handled trade discussions.