US imposes a 25 percent tariff on some Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices

France 24 reports the United States is imposing twenty-five percent tariffs on certain Brazilian goods starting July twenty-second, following a yearlong investigation under the Trade Act of nineteen seventy-four. Investigators concluded Brazil engaged in unfair trade practices. Brazilian President Lula condemned the move, saying it's politically motivated to benefit his rival Flavio Bolsonaro in upcoming elections.

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