Trump administration proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods over unfair trade practices

The U.S. Trade Representative determined Brazil had engaged in practices that “are unreasonable and burden or restrict U.S. commerce.” While Trump has had “several constructive meetings” with Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the two sides continue to have substantial differences: USTR Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with Sugarloaf Mountain and Botafogo Beach in the background. Jeremy Walker | Stone | Getty Images

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods under Section 301, determining that the South American