A.M. Edition for July 10. President Trump justifies a new tariff threat on Brazilian goods by citing the country’s ‘witch-hunt’ against former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and legal action taken against U.S. tech firms. WSJ reporter Gavin Bade breaks down the economic and legal significance of the president’s latest trade salvo. Plus, copper prices continue heating up after Trump set an August 1st start date for new 50% duties on the metal. And wary of U.S. security guarantees, the U.K. and France offer to use their nuclear weapons to defend Europe. Luke Vargas hosts.
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