美国是巴西的第二大贸易伙伴，仅次于中国。此番关税较4月宣布的10%大幅提高。特朗普在信中表示，50%的关税将于8月1日生效，并将独立于其他行业关税之外实施。本周一，卢拉曾公开抨击特朗普，说“世界已经变了，我们不需要一个皇帝”。

SAO PAULO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Wednesday said it was "unjust" for U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian products.

NEW YORK, July 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday afternoon that tariffs of 50 percent will be charged on goods imported from Brazil, effective on Aug. 1.