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Explanation of tariff formula in response to question

Behnam ยท 2026-02-25 23:30:00 to 2026-02-26 00:00:00

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Summary

A reporter asks about the calculation of the latest round of tariffs and whether there is a formula. The official responds that the formula is based on common sense, deficits, historical treatment, and raw numbers, and mentions that Brazil will also face tariffs, with numbers to be released soon.

Facts

  • Tariff formula is based on common sense, deficits, historical treatment, and raw numbers.
  • Brazil has not been good to the U.S.
  • Brazil tariff numbers will be released later today or tomorrow morning.
  • Speaker claims no previous White House understood the numbers in this way.

Tasks

  • Release Brazil tariff numbers later today or tomorrow morning.

Issues

  • Trade deficits
  • Tariff policy