August 4, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

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State Department Revokes the Brazilian Ambassador’s Visa Until Brazil Signs Off on Trump’s Pick for Ambassador in Brasilia

The State Department revoked the U.S. visa of Brazil’s ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, on Aug. 4, 2026, a senior department official said. The official said the visa would be reinstated immediately...

June 4, 2026 · Economy, Trade & Fiscal Policy

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USTR Proposes a 25% Tariff on Nearly All Brazilian Goods After a Six-Part Trade Finding

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published a determination on June 4, 2026 finding six categories of Brazilian conduct actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: digital trade and payment...

July 9, 2025 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazil Over Bolsonaro Prosecution

On July 9, 2025, Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, tying the decision explicitly to Brazil's prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro, an ally, over an alleged plot to retain power by force after...