The tariffs that just won’t die
The US administration imposed 25% duties on selected Brazilian goods on July 15th. This decision was made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The tariffs were imposed for various offences.
Reported by 3 outlets — The Economist · US, CNBC Top News, TIME. See all sources ↓
Donald Trump’s tariffs have the persistence of a hydra. The Supreme Court struck down their main legal foundation in February, anxious markets have forced repeated retreats, and frustrated voters—two-thirds of whom say tariffs have raised consumer prices—have prompted exemptions for certain foods. Each setback forced Mr Trump to adjust tariffs. Now America’s tariff regime is being revived by a brew of old statutes.
Read the full report at The Economist · US ↗
Why it matters
The US government imposed new tariffs on Brazilian goods. This happened on July 15th. The tariffs are 25% for certain goods. The US government used a law from 1974 to make this decision.
- What's the story?
- The US administration imposed 25% duties on selected Brazilian goods on July 15th. This decision was made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The tariffs were imposed for various offences.
- How widely is it covered?
- 3 outlets, average source rating 7.3/10.
- When was it last updated?
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