A steep 50% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump has put Brazilian orange producers on high alert. As the world’s largest exporter of orange juice, Brazil relies heavily on the United States as a key market,

Trump twinned his threat to Brazil with the promise of a 50% tariff on copper, which would strike at the economic lifeline of two more Southern neighbors, Chile and Peru. The president capped his week by setting a 30% tariff on Mexican imports as of Aug. 1.

President Donald Trump is keeping up the pace with seemingly a new tariff development every day. This time, he flagged that levies are coming on pharmaceuticals as soon as the end of the month and semiconductors could be next.

Donald Trump has proposed huge levies on Brazil, prompting an outspoken response from the CEO of Embraer, which builds vital regional airliners.

On July 7, Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, effective August 1. He also announced separate rates for a number of other countries. On Tuesday, he said letters would be going out soon to dozens of smaller countries notifying them their goods would face a tariff rate of over 10%.

Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on certain products or countries. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here.

Key Takeaways President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that new tariffs on semiconductors could be coming soon, though Wedbush analysts suggested his stance could soften.The analysts pointed to Nvidia's assurances from the Trump administration of licenses to resume AI chip sales to China,