Trump launches probe into Brazil\s \unfair\ trade practices

Trump first threatened the investigation in a letter to Brazils president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, last week.

In the same letter, the US president announced a 50% tariff on Brazil starting on 1 August. Lula said in response that Brazil would match any increase in tariffs.

Last year, trade between the two countries was worth $90bn (£67.2bn).

Washington reported a trade surplus with Brazil of $7.4bn in 2024, a 33% percent increase on the previous year.