Brazil downplays effects of US tariffs proposed by President Trump, as leaders signal a cautious willingness to negotiate. Brazil predicts minimal economic impact, despite concerns from exporters. Trump justifies tariffs amidst controversial legal proceedings against former President Bolsonaro.

Tensions between the United States and Brazil have suddenly burst open. Brazil’s president promised to reciprocate against President Trump’s tariffs.

WASHINGTON/BRASILIA, July 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would impose a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil after a spat this week with his Brazilian counterpart who called him an unwanted "emperor."

Brazil is urgently responding to U.S. President Trump's new 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports. President Lula convened a cabinet meeting to address the issue, while emphasizing diplomatic solutions. Economic and political tensions are heightened as market impacts are already visible in certain sectors,

SAO PAULO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threat to boost import taxes by 50% on Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States. The prices of coffee and orange juice — two staples of the American morning diet — could be severely impacted if there’s no agreement by Aug. 1.

President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will stick a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods whacked some of the country's