Former President Jair Bolsonaro, whose case has partly motivated President Trump’s tariffs on Brazil, was ordered to remain under house arrest as he awaited trial.
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Trump’s Demand to Trading Partners: Pledge Money or Get Higher Tariffs
President Trump is using an “Art of the Deal” approach to get other nations to hand over cash to lower their tariffs.
What’s It Like to Deal With Brutal U.S. Tariffs? Ask Malaysia.
Once a cog in the Malaysian economy, the solar industry profited from Chinese investment. Now it’s becoming a case study of what happens when the United States closes its markets.
What Do Trump’s Tariff Hikes Mean for Canada’s Trade-Dependent Economy?
After Canada failed to strike a trade deal with Washington, the president raised tariffs on some Canadian exports this week.
India Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say
There is a growing sense in India that its leaders should not allow American policymaking to shape its choices on vital energy supplies.
Trump Turns to Untested Tariffs to Reorder Global Trade
President Trump has long wanted to rework world trade. The tariffs set to go into effect next week will carry out that plan.
Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Closing Factories in Lesotho
The closure of a factory in the small southern African nation of Lesotho is an early effect of the global disruption caused by President Trump’s tariffs. John Eligon, the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, talks with Katrin Bennhold, a s…
How the Threat of Trump’s Highest Tariff Derailed an African Nation
The president backed off his call for a 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, imposing 15 percent instead. But in a country where most people live hand-to-mouth, the damage was already done.
Trump Gives Mexico a Reprieve but Slams Canada With Higher Tariffs
The imbalance in President Trump’s treatment of America’s closest trading partners may come from his desire to make Canada the 51st state, some Canadians believe.
Here’s What to Know About Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Brazil
Latin America’s biggest economy can weather the shock of a high tariff rate. But American coffee lovers and Brazilian ranchers are likely to feel the pain.