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US‑Brazil tariff dispute, election & defence push

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Latest: United States adds 25% tariffs on Brazil, duties to 60 nations

The United States kept its Section 301 probe, imposing a 25 % tariff on most Brazilian exports on 22 July 2026 – covering sugar, clothing, paper and steel while exempting beef, coffee and rare‑earths. The move was framed

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US Section 301 tariffs and optical transceiver ban

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Latest: U.S. FCC drafts ban on Chinese optical transceivers amid trade tensions

In late July 2026 the United States activated new Section 301 duties on optical‑related imports from 60 economies after the earlier Section 122 tariff lapsed. The measures, justified by alleged forced‑labour violations,

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US forced‑labour‑labour tariffs spark wider regional push‑​​

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Latest: US tariffs target Colombian, Chilean, Dominican and Peruvian exports

The United States continues to expand its Section 301 forced‑labour tariff regime across the region. After announcing tiered duties of 10 % and 12.5 % in late July for roughly 60 economies, the administration has added a