A US trade probe suddenly ordered by President Donald Trump on Brazil sent shockwaves through President Luiz Inacio da Silva’s government, according to a senior Brazilian diplomat who described it as an unwarranted threat that has helped to plunge relations to their lowest point in over a century.

Diplomatic tensions have escalated between the United States and Brazil following a critical statement by the U.S. embassy defending former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. With U.S. President Trump threatening tariffs against Brazil,

The Trump administration has launched a trade investigation into Brazil over unfair policies harming American workers, companies, and digital platforms.

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA (Reuters) -Tensions between the United States and Brazil intensified on Wednesday after Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the U.S. embassy's chargé d'affaires over a statement defending former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro,

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was defiant on Monday as he wrapped up the summit when he answered reporters who asked about Donald Trump's tariff threats.

President Donald Trump of the United States has announced a hefty 50% tariff on all Brazilian exports to the U.S., a move he described as a reaction

The Philippines, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Brunei and Moldova are the latest tariff targets. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US Senate eyes sanctions over El Salvador’s Bitcoin policy; Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Brazil; Argentina secures zero-tariff deal with U.S.

With President Trump preparing to revive tariffs this week, some of the world’s biggest exporters are planning a future less dependent on trade with the United States.