50%关税是巴西“躺枪”？美媒：特朗普一看到金砖“去美元”就气

Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Brazilian imports from 10% to 50% is a response to geopolitical considerations, particularly the recent BRICS summit and the group's efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar [1][2][4] - Trump claims that the 50% tariff is a reaction to the perceived "political persecution" of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro, whom he compares to himself regarding election integrity issues [2][6] - The article highlights that the US has maintained a trade surplus with Brazil for 18 years, with a surplus of approximately $7 billion in goods trade in 2024 [4][6] Group 2 - The BRICS nations, which account for about half of the world's population and over 40% of global GDP, are seen as a growing challenge to US economic dominance, prompting Trump's aggressive stance [8][9] - Experts suggest that Trump's actions may inadvertently strengthen ties between Brazil and other BRICS countries, as well as China, as Brazil seeks to diversify its economic partnerships [10][12] - The potential for a trade war is noted, with analysts indicating that Brazil's limited influence in the US market may lead it to pursue risk diversification strategies in response to US pressure [12][13]