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US Slaps Brazil With 25% Tariffs After Rubio Says Socialist Leader "Failed To Negotiate In Good Faith"
US Slaps Brazil With 25% Tariffs After Rubio Says Socialist Leader "Failed To Negotiate In Good Faith"
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed on X late Wednesday night that the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is set to impose a 25% tariff on "most Brazilian imports."
"Let there be no confusion about why: President Lula and his government have not negotiated with the US in good faith," Rubio said.
He added, "His economic policies are bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians. For the past year, Lula has...
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