The White House argues using tariffs as a constitutionally appropriate tool to advance his global goals. Spokesperson KUSH DESAI told NatSec Daily: “President Trump is committed to using every tool at his disposal — including access to the American economy, the world’s biggest and best consumer market — to put Americans and America First.”

President Donald Trump's administration has reignited global trade debates with its ambiguous tariff strategy, extending deadlines and provoking strong international reactions.

The U.S. president has threatened a 10 percent tariff on any country aligned with the BRICS bloc, a potential blow to Russia.

President Trump and Congress are threatening harsh sanctions against Moscow for its three-year war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration will charge Brazil with a 50% tariff on products sent to the U.S. starting August 1 while the Republican leader also expressed support for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

President Trump vowed to impose 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil, citing a "witch hunt" of Brazil's former president.