Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?

Published: Jul 17, 2026 5:15 PM • Updated: Jul 17, 2026 8:41 PM • Original source

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Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?

Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods. Now Brazil is promising to strike back. Al Jazeera’s Hannah Raslan explains how this ‘trade war’ could impact Brazil’s election.

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