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Jul 31, 2025 President Trump issued an order raising duties on certain Canadian products Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order extended emergency-based tariff power into a major bilateral trade relationship with limited congressional involvement.
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- Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across our Northern Border — On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order amending duties to address the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border.
- Trump signs order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35% — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs on Canadian goods imported into the United States from 25% to 35%.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 30, 2025 President Trump issued an executive order imposing additional tariffs on Brazilian imports Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used emergency-style executive trade power to punish a foreign government over political and speech disputes.
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- Executive Order Imposes Tariffs on Brazilian Imports — On July 30, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency in response to actions by the Government of Brazil that allegedly threaten U.S.
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Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 28 – 2025-07-26–2025-08-01
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Jul 9, 2025 President Trump announced new tariffs on Brazil and seven other countries and opened a trade investigation into Brazil's social media rules Corroborated Economic Structure
The moves used trade tools to pressure foreign governments and added volatility to cross-border economic relations.
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- Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil — On July 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian products imported into the United States.
- Trump launches investigation into Brazil's social media regulations — On July 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced an investigation under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into Brazil's social media regulations.
- Trump targets seven countries with new tariffs — On July 9, 2025, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on exports from seven countries: the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Libya, Iraq, and Sri Lanka.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 25 – 2025-07-05–2025-07-11
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