August 4, 2025
Trump's Brazil tariffs disrupt coffee markets and threaten farm economy
Trump’s tariffs on Brazil worsen economic jitters worldwide
📈Trade📋Public Policy💰Economy
Trump threatened Brazil with 50% tariffs on July 9, 2025, citing Bolsonaro charges
Trump declared Brazil a national emergency on July 30, 2025
Brazil tariffs totaled 50%: 40% emergency tariff plus 10% reciprocal baseline
Tariffs linked to political defense of Bolsonaro, not economic policy
Brazil supplies 37% of global coffee and 32% of U.S. coffee imports
Reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries took effect August 7, 2025
Brazilian coffee exports already down 20.8% in 2025 from climate impacts
Trade policy uncertainty harms U.S. businesses unable to plan costs
📈Trade📋Public Policy💰Economy
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Tariffs protect American industries by making foreign goods more expensive.
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In early August 2025, which country did the U.S. impose high tariffs on that crashed global markets?
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According to the topic, what should citizens do to influence tariff policy?
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The topic recommends stocking up on _____ goods, _____ juice, and other imports before August 7 because prices will stay _____ for years, while _____ profit from artificial scarcity that makes your morning routine unaffordable.
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What immediate market reaction occurred when Brazil tariffs were announced?
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