Trump targets Brazil and Argentina with steel and aluminium tariffs

The US president says 'massive devaluation of currencies' by Brazil and Argentina not good for US farmers

US President Donald Trump says in a tweet, 'Brazil and Argentina have been presiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies.' Picture: MANDEL NGAN / AFP

Representatives for the Office of the US Trade Representative could not be immediately reached for comment. “I’m going to call him so that he doesn’t penalise us,” Bolsonaro said. “Our economy basically comes from commodities, it’s what we’ve got. I hope that he understands and that he doesn’t penalise us with this, and I’m almost certain he’ll listen to us.”

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