CCTV News reported that on July 9 local time, US President Trump posted letters to Brunei, Algeria, Moldova, Iraq, the Philippines, Libya, Sri Lanka and Brazil on the social media platform "Truth Social". Trump stated that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on products from Brunei and Moldova starting August 1, 2025, a 30% tariff on products from Algeria, Iraq, Libya and Sri Lanka, a 20% tariff on products from the Philippines, and a 50% tariff on products from Brazil.
On the same day, the Vice President of Brazil and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, said that Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Brazilian goods was unfair. He responded, "I don't see any reason to increase tariffs on Brazil. Brazil is not America's problem, this needs to be emphasized. America indeed has a trade deficit, but it is a surplus with Brazil. Among the products that Brazil exports to the United States, eight out of ten are duty-free, and no tax is needed."
He further stated that this measure against Brazil is unfair and will also harm the American economy itself, as there is integration in the field of trade.
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