Donald Trump Removes Tariffs on Brazilian Imports
In a move that has sent ripples through global markets and diplomatic circles, the administration of former President Donald Trump has announced the removal of key tariffs on imports from Brazil. This decision marks a significant pivot from the protectionist “America First” trade wars that defined much of Trump’s first term and signals a potential recalibration of U.S. economic strategy in the Western Hemisphere. The tariffs, initially imposed on Brazilian steel and aluminum in 2018 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds, were a cornerstone of Trump’s effort to protect domestic industries. Their removal is not a simple act of trade liberalization; it is a complex geopolitical chess move with clear winners, losers, and strategic intentions.Donald Trump Part 1: The Original Tariffs – Context and Justification To understand the significance of their removal, one must first recall why they were imposed. In March…