The United States on Wednesday announced a new tariff on certain imports from Brazil, after a year-long investigation into the Latin American giant's trade and other policies.
The 25-percent tariff is set to take effect July 22, although with exemptions for key products including beef and coffee, a senior US official told reporters.
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