Brazil
Brazil Says 2,000 Products Are Exempt From Latest US Tariffs
Brazil said about 2,000 products exported to the United States will be exempt from the latest US tariffs, including coffee and orange juice.
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Brazil
Latin America
Mexico Says New U.S. Tariffs Will Not Change Its Effective Trade Treatment
Mexico's economy minister said the country's effective tariff exposure to the United States will remain unchanged, arguing that USMCA-compliant exports will continue to move duty-free while new U.S. measures replace expiring duties on a limited share of goods.
Russia
US Sets 12.5 Percent Tariff Rate on Russian Imports
The United States has set a 12.5 percent tariff rate on Russian goods under a new trade action that covers 60 trade partners and replaces a temporary global tariff framework introduced in February.
United States
Trump Moves to Replace Temporary Tariffs With New Duties on 60 Trading Partners
The United States plans to impose new 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, shifting from temporary worldwide levies to a trade-law framework tied to enforcement of forced-labor restrictions.
United States
Washington Signals Interim USMCA Deals as Full Renewal Slips Into 2027
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington hopes to reach separate interim trade arrangements with Mexico and Canada by the end of 2026, while more difficult changes to the North American trade pact are expected to require further work next year.
India
Jaishankar, Rubio Hold Talks on Trade, Tariffs in Manila
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila for wide-ranging talks on trade, tariffs, critical minerals, energy, defence and artificial intelligence, as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the Quad and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Brazil
US Tariffs Distort Big Tech Debate, Experts Say
Brazilian experts reject U.S. claims that the country's digital regulations threaten free speech, arguing that Washington is using the issue as a pretext for a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods. Researchers say the real concern is protecting U.S. corporate interests in the global technology race against China.
Latin America
Chinese Car Sales in Mexico Jump Despite 50% Tariffs
Chinese-brand vehicle sales in Mexico surged nearly 30% in the first half of 2026, capturing 17% of the market despite a 50% tariff imposed in January. The rise has alarmed U.S. officials and become a flashpoint in trade pact negotiations, though Mexican officials argue the data is misleading due to pre-tariff inventory buildups.
Brazil
Lula rebukes Trump over renewed tariff warning during Brazil-US talks
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticised Donald Trump for raising the prospect of new tariffs while negotiations between Brazil and the United States remain under way, but said he was prepared to resume direct talks if the process fails.
South African Wheat Producers Challenge Government Tariff Decision
South African wheat producers are considering a legal challenge after Trade Minister Parks Tau rejected a request to raise the domestic reference price used to calculate import protection.