Brazil battles back, as soaring US tariffs on aluminium & steel threaten industrial backbone and SME survival

From June 4, 2025, Trump's 25 per cent tariff on aluminium and steel doubled to 50 per cent, creating tension among worldwide manufacturers, especially those heavily relying on exports. Owing to this, most Brazilian manufacturers are pushing back against the US tariffs on aluminium and steel. What circumstances are making the Brazilian manufacturers retaliate?
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