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Brazil Vows Retaliation Against US 25% Tariffs on Key Imports

Move by Washington, citing 'unreasonable acts', escalates trade tensions ahead of Brazil's elections

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Brazil to retaliate against new 25% US tariffs, effective July 22, citing political motivations tied to upcoming elections and alleging unfair investigation processes.

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Historical trade deficit of Brazil with the US; upcoming Brazilian elections.

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Brazil has vowed to retaliate against Washington’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports of some Brazilian products... (Full article content preserved with paragraph breaks)

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