President Trump sent a letter dated 9 July 2025 to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva indicating that, for various reasons, the US would impose "a tariff of 50% on any and all Brazilian products sent to the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs" (Truth Social - realDonaldTrump, NBC News). The question will be suspended on 3 August 2025 and the outcome determined using available information from the US government. If different total general tariff rates are in effect on 4 August 2025, the rate in effect for the majority of the day (Eastern Time) will count for resolution, provided, however, that the retroactive lowering or removal of a general tariff rate for 4 August 2025 announced on 4 August 2025 will count for that date. Tariffs imposed on "transshippments" are immaterial (TecEx). Exemptions of specific classes of goods from a new general tariff rate are immaterial.

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The question closed "No" with a closing date of 5 August 2025.

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