New Delhi, July 10 -- Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin has said that it was "unjust" for US President Donald Trump to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian products.

"I see no reason to increase tariffs on Brazil. Brazil is not a problem for the United States; it is important to reiterate that. The United States has a trade deficit, but a surplus with Brazil. Of the 10 products they most export to us, eight have a zero (tariff) rate, paying no taxes," Alckmin said in statements.

On Wednesday, Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on Brazilian goods imported into the United States starting August 1.

Meanwhile, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that any unilateral measure to raise tariffs will be responded to in l...