Brazil's Vice President Condemns Trump's Tariff Decision as 'Unfair'

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

SAO PAULO, July 9 (Xinhua) — Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Wednesday called it "unfair" that U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to impose 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods.

"I see no reason to raise tariffs on Brazil. Brazil is not a problem for the United States, it is important to emphasize this again. The United States has a trade deficit, but it has a trade surplus with Brazil. Eight out of the 10 products that the United States exports most to Brazil are zero-rated," Alckmin said in a statement.

On Wednesday, D. Trump announced the introduction of a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods imported into the United States, effective August 1. –0–

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