The Trump administration proposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, accusing them of failing to block imports made with forced labor. The duties would affect countries accounting for nearly all U.S. imports but must clear a comment process before taking effect.
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The Trump administration proposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports after a Section 301 investigation into trade practices including digital trade, deforestation and anti-corruption enforcement. Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva denounced the move and said his government could retaliate.
Tesla's stock surged by 9.5% following a letter to former trade representative Jamieson Greer, highlighting concerns over potential retaliatory tariffs linked to Trump administration policies. The stock market rally was further fueled by reports that President Trump decided against imposing broad tariffs on key industrial sectors, boosting investor confidence. Meanwhile, Hyundai announced a $5.8 billion investment in a new steel plant in Louisiana, creating 1,300 jobs, as part of a broader trend of companies like Apple and Oracle planning significant U.S. investments to align with the administration's domestic manufacturing goals.