Protesters hold up an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump in response to Trump’s announcement of 50 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods in Sao Paulo on July 10.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump launched his global tariff assault into overdrive on July 9, announcing a new 50 percent tariff on U.S. copper imports and a 50 percent duty on goods from Brazil, both to start on Aug. 1.
“I am announcing a 50% TARIFF on Copper, effective August 1, 2025, aft...
