Brazil Scrambles to Respond to Trump's 50% Tariffs
Brazil scrambled to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva convening an urgent cabinet meeting on Thursday as officials worked to de-escalate the crisis.
Brazilian diplomacy "has always been available to the American government to seek a solution of greater partnership and greater understanding, as we have always done," Finance Minister Fernando Haddad told reporters on Thursday.
"I don't believe this situation will continue," he said, calling the tariffs announced by...
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