Many smaller countries’ exports have faced 10 percent tariffs since the president first announced, then suspended, an initial wave of policies in April. Others have staved off eye-watering rates after brokering deals with the United States that set their tariffs generally between 15 and 20 percent.

CNN's Gustavo Valdes explains Brazil's "interesting take" on dealing with President Trump on trade.

The 50 per cent tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on Brazil last week are among the highest he has applied on any country thus far in his trade wars. The reason had nothing to do with Brazil’s trade policies.