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

Despite the tariff threat, Brazil’s Finance Ministry projected limited economic impact, maintaining its 2.5% GDP growth forecast for 2025. Officials said only specific sectors, like aerospace and energy machinery—heavily reliant on US buyers—might suffer.

Earlier on Wednesday, Trump imposed tariffs of between 25 per cent and 30 per cent on Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya, Moldova, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The letters followed threats of 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, among others, on Monday.

Private jet operator Flexjet, a key U.S. customer of Embraer, suggested on Thursday it would stand by a record deal with the Brazilian planemaker despite turmoil from fresh trade tensions between the U.

Lula condemned Trump’s remarks and questioned the legitimacy of his defense, particularly as Bolsonaro faces trial for plotting to prevent Lula’s presidency in 2023. Despite Trump's stance, Brazil's government downplayed the tariff’s impact,

Brazilian President Lula da Silva threatens retaliatory tariffs against the US if President Trump imposes increased import taxes due to Bolsonaro's trial. Lula aims for negotiation but warns of reciprocal measures.

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.

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,

The Philippines, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Brunei and Moldova are the latest tariff targets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.