Trump, Brazil and tariff
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Brazilian assets face pressure from new US tariffs, but holding broad index trackers may reduce risk amid volatility. See why major Brazilian ETFs are a hold.
The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies.
Money managers from Aberdeen Group Plc to Franklin Templeton are staying bullish on Brazil, betting the country will withstand its unexpected turn in the epicenter of Donald Trump’s trade war.
Economists have been expressing alarm over U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to hit Brazil with a 50% tariff on Aug. 1 — the largest country-specific levy out of the 22 that Trump has rolled out this week.
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Andrew Charles, TD Cowen analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss what potential tariffs on Brazil could mean for Starbucks, whether coffee price increases matter to consumers, and more.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil starting August 1, which could have a sharp impact on South America's agricultural powerhouse.
President Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50% tariff, citing a "witch hunt" against the country's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. NBC News Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung reports more. CNBC Senior Analyst and Commentator Ron Insana joins Chris Jansing to break down the economic impact on Americans.