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Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazil and Sanctions Moraes

Cover image of U.S. and Brazilian flags, containers, and gavel with headline “Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazil and Sanctions Moraes” plus a circular portrait of Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

In late July 2025, the United States under President Donald Trump took two unprecedented actions targeting Brazil’s sovereignty and its judiciary. First, Trump signed an executive order imposing a 50% tariff on a wide range of Brazilian imports—one of the steepest unilateral trade measures in recent memory. Second, his administration applied Global Magnitsky Act sanctions to Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, accusing him of serious human-rights abuses and arbitrary detentions.

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Politics

Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazilian Imports

Illustration of US and Brazil flags divided by a bold headline “US Slaps 50% Tariff on Brazil,” with oranges, burlap coffee sacks, and a red stop‑sign tariff symbol.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports has sent shockwaves through global markets and American grocery aisles alike. Scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025, this unprecedented move—framed as a response to Brazil’s legal actions against former President Jair Bolsonaro—threatens to raise prices on everyday staples from orange juice to coffee and beyond. Background of the 50% Tariff Trump’s Justification Trump tied the tariff to what he described as

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World News

Bolsonaro Latest News: Trial Fallout and US Relations

Brazilian and U.S. flags split background with bold text “Bolsonaro Latest News: Trial Fallout and US Relations,” a gavel and cargo container labeled “TARIFF” symbolize political tensions.

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro remains at the center of global headlines. From the trial unfolding in Brasília to President Trump’s surprise 50 percent tariff threat, here’s what U.S. political news enthusiasts need to know about Bolsonaro latest news and its impact on U.S.–Brazil relations. Let’s dive in! Bolsonaro’s Trial: Latest Developments The Supreme Federal Court began hearing charges against Bolsonaro on May 19, 2025. He’s accused of plotting to stay in office after losing t

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Soccer

Brazil's Red Jersey Controversy: Everything You Need to Know

Brazilian national team player Neymar Jr wearing a red jersey with Brazil's national team badge, against a stylized red background.

Recently, the Brazilian sports community has erupted with controversy over news of a potential red jersey designed by Nike for Brazil’s national soccer team. Public reaction was immediate and intense, sparking heated debates across social media. But why is there so much fuss over a simple jersey color? Why Red Instead of the Traditional Green and Yellow? Traditionally, Brazil’s soccer team is internationally recognized by its iconic yellow and green uniform, inspired by the national flag. How

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