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Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading right-wing presidential hopeful, requested the USTR to delay a 25% U.S. tariff on Brazilian goods until after October elections. The request was made during a public hearing in Washington.

US President Trump warns of imposing 100% tariffs on countries that implement a digital services tax, stating the levy would override existing trade agreements.

Colombia imposed a 35% tariff on low-priced imported shoes to target cheap Asian e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu and protect domestic shoe manufacturers. The measure aims to curb the influx of inexpensive footwear from these online retailers.

Brazil and US officials are negotiating a proposed 25% tariff, with a July deadline that could reshape trade between the two economies in the Americas. The talks aim to avoid potential trade disruptions as the deadline approaches.

Trump may impose a 12.5% tariff on Australia for allegedly importing goods made by forced labor. Australia claims it has 'robust, comprehensive and world-leading legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery.' The US trade representative listed Australia among 54 economies that failed to enforce prohibitions on forced labor imports.

Australian beef will face a 55% import tariff in China after shipments approach the annual quota, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. The ministry confirmed that imports have reached 90% of this year’s quota, triggering the tariff adjustment.

A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court order declaring President Trump's global 10% tariffs unlawful. The pause is a temporary move, and the case is ongoing. The original order found the tariffs to be in violation of the law.

President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, effective immediately. The move is part of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and EU.