Trump slaps Brazil with 40% tariffs over national security threat to US

President Donald Trump hit Brazil with 40% tariffs, alleging national security threats directed against the United States.

In an extensive executive order titled “Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Brazil,” Trump accused members of the Brazilian government of violating the human rights of U.S. citizens and Brazilians. He said the actions taken by Brasília represent an “unusual and extraordinary threat,” moving him to declare a national emergency.

“Recent policies, practices, and actions of the Government of Brazil threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States,” the order read, adding that members of the government have taken actions that “infringe the free expression rights of United States persons, violate human rights, and undermine the interest the United States has in

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