Tariff hike: US builds false narrative around big tech, experts say

Court rulings and changes in Brazilian legislation regarding the operations of big tech companies were among the arguments used by the US to impose a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian products. The surcharge takes effect this Wednesday (Jul. 22). However, according to researchers interviewed by Agência Brasil, the US has distorted facts and used the issue as a pretext to punish Brazil. The experts argue that foreign tech giants cannot view the country as a “lawless land” and must comply with…