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White House defends tariffs on Brazil

White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus

Pressed by Karl about Trump’s recent criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Hassett echoed the White House’s criticism of recent cost overruns in the renovation of the Fed’s Washington, D.C., headquarters.

Barron's · 1d

Hassett Defends 50% Tariff on Brazil Imports

Kevin Hassett, a top economic advisor to President Trump, was out defending the administration's threat of a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil. The U.S. has a trade surplus with Brazil, in contrast to

The Indian Express · 1d

White House’s Hassett says Trump’s latest tariffs ‘are real’ unless trade talks yield better offers

Hassett also spoke about Trump’s plan for a 50 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil, saying it showed the President’s dissatisfaction with how Brazil has handled trade discussions.

Brazil, Trump and tariff

Dailymotion on MSN · 17h

Reporter Asks Top Trump Economic Advisor: What Would It Take To Lift Tariffs On Brazil?

Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Monday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett was asked about President Trump's tariffs on Brazil.

Politico on MSN · 1d

Head of Trump’s economic council circles around questions on 50 percent tariff on Brazil

Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Trump’s anger over Bolsonaro case leaves top adviser fumbling to justify ‘punishing’ tariffs on Brazil: ‘So, what is it?’

Trump expressed his anger in a letter to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro for his role in an alleged coup to overturn his 2022 reelection loss was a “witch hunt” and should “end immediately.”

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Crooks and Liars20hOpinion

Economic Chief Kevin Hassett's Epic Fail

There is no economic reason for Trump to impose tariffs on Brazil. It's one corrupt dictator protecting another, period.

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It’s No Bluff: The Tariff Rate Is Soaring Under Trump

The president has earned a reputation for bluffing on tariffs. But he has steadily and dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, ...

Yahoo Finance1d

Head of Trump’s economic council circles around questions on 50 ...

Kevin Hassett appeared to deflect questions on how the new tariff will benefit America despite the U.S. having a trade surplus with the South American country.

AOL1d

White House defends tariffs on Brazil despite trade surplus - AOL

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil, the United States’ second-largest trading partner, claiming the ...

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