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Trump’s anger over Bolsonaro case leaves top adviser fumbling to justify ‘punishing’ tariffs on Brazil: ‘So, what is it?’
Donald Trump's economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, struggled to justify the rationale for “punishing” new tariffs on imports from Brazil during an appearance on ABC’s This Week.Host Jonathan Karl ...
Hassett Defends 50% Tariff on Brazil Imports
Kevin Hassett, a top economic advisor to President Trump, was out defending the administration's threat of a 50% tariff on ...
White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus
Pressed by Karl about Trump’s recent criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Hassett echoed the White House’s ...
Brazil hits back at Trump’s 50% tariff as he decries ‘witch hunt’ on Bolsonaro for alleged coup attempt
A trade war looms as President Lula da Silva refutes Trump's claims of trade imbalance and rejects demands to interfere with ...
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‘LEAVE BOLSONARO ALONE!’ Trump Demands Charges Be Dropped Against Another Friendly World Leader
Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in a Truth Social post Monday, calling for the Brazilian Supreme ...
Head of Trump’s economic council circles around questions on 50 percent tariff on Brazil
Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.