On July 30 and 31, President Trump issued several significant trade measures. The new developments come just days, or in some cases, hours, before the August 1 deadline for the “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs to resume. New Reciprocal Tariffs Announced On July 31, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff| Global Import Blog
On September 5th President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order updating tariff rules in line with ongoing trade negotiations. It designates coffee as an “unavailable natural resource,” eligible for exemption but only through future trade deals. 50% tariffs on Brazilian coffee have already shaken America’s market, and appear to be staying put. Brazil supplies 8M bags of coffee annually to the US, but roasters and traders are quickly pivoting to alternatives.| Coffee Intelligence
The arguments presented in the New York Times have bolstered Trump's justification for imposing tariffs on Brazilian goods.| FAIR
Very little of what you’ve heard about presidential ‘deals’ is true. It’s really a shakedown on behalf of Trump’s desires and corporate whims.| The American Prospect
ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF BRAZIL| DefesaNet
President Trump says India buys military equipment and oil from Russia, which enables Moscow’s war in Ukraine.| Boulder Daily Camera