Washington DC, July 30 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil, the White House stated, as his administration escalates its aggressive manoeuvres in the ongoing trade war between the two nations.

According to a fact sheet of the order released by the White House on Wednesday (local time), the decision was made based on the recent policies, actions, and practices by the Brazilian government that, according to the US, showed an exceptional and significant threat to its national security, foreign relations, and economic interests.

"President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, to deal wi...