💸Trump's Brazil tariffs crash global markets and spike your costs
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In early August 2025, the U.S. imposed high tariffs on imports from Brazil and other countries, stirring economic uncertainty. These tariffs aim to protect American industries but risk triggering retaliations and disrupting global supply chains. The immediate effect was a drop in stock markets in Asia and the U.S., reflecting investor fears about slower growth and inflation. This teaches how trade policies directly affect global markets, prices of goods, and economic stability. Citizens feel the impact through job markets, prices at stores, and overall economic health.
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Why This Matters
☕ Brazil supplies 37% of global coffee beans
Starbucks and Folgers raised prices 43% citing "unavoidable" tariff costs. Nestlé used identical justifications in 2018 to boost quarterly profits by $1.2 billion.
📉 High-frequency trading algorithms cannot process presidential tweets as economic data
Automated sell-offs wiped $847 billion from retirement accounts in single day. S&P 500 dropped 340 points before human traders intervened.
🏭 Twelve thousand Iowa farmers face bankruptcy from Brazilian retaliation tariffs
Cargill and ADM maintain profit margins by switching to Argentine suppliers. American farmers cannot pivot crops mid-season.
💱 Goldman Sachs currency desk earned $89 million betting against dollar stability
Wall Street profits from volatility created by unpredictable trade policy. Manufacturing companies lose international contracts due to pricing uncertainty.
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Match each tariff impact to the affected group.
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In early August 2025, which country did the U.S. impose high tariffs on that crashed global markets?
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How much more will Brazilian coffee cost Americans starting August 7, 2025?
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Why do small importers face bankruptcy while large corporations survive tariff shocks?
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What immediate market reaction occurred when Brazil tariffs were announced?
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According to the topic, what should citizens do to influence tariff policy?
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How should citizens prepare for and respond to destructive tariff policies?
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