US President Donald Trump boards Marine One as he departs from the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026. [AFP]
The United States has announced on a new 25 percent tariff on various imports from Brazil, accusing the Latin American giant of unfair trade practices and policies.
The levy is set to come into effect on July 22 and is shaping up as a major campaign flashpoint three months before Brazil holds a presidential election.
Washington imposed the tariff after a year-long investigation into Brazilian policies it argues harm US commerce -- an accusation Brasilia has fiercely denied.
A range of products including beef, coffee and certain aircraft parts will be exempted, a senior US official told reporters late Wednesday as the tariff was announced.
The exclusions also cover certain goods that the United States does not produce.
Brazil condemned the tariffs on Thursday, promising that "reciprocal" measures would be taken.