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Trump administration slaps 25% tariff on Brazil as ties deteriorate
Levy is part of a deepening rift between Washington and Brasília ahead of South American presidential election
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Also in today’s newsletter: Uber agrees to buy rival Delivery Hero and US slaps tariffs on imports from Brazil
Beige Book shows robust US economy, labour market picking up
Prices increasing ‘moderately’ ahead of renewed hostilities with Iran
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A View from the Bridge - April 2026
“Never forget where you’re coming from” is the chorus line to a Take That hit from 1995 and much of yesterday’s policy decision and press conference was metaphorically sung in that vein.
PegasusCapital - 01/05/2026
