As U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the “reciprocal tariffs,” the world reacted sharply against the decision, with some calling it a “mistake that benefits no one”. In contrast, others called it a violation of Washington’s obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO). Amid widespread opposition, Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday on the so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” imposing a 10-percent “minimum baseline tariff” and higher rates on certain trading partners, reports Xinhua news agency. Brazil The Brazilian government criticized the U.S. for imposing an additional 10 per cent tariff on all Brazilian exports, saying that the move violates Washington’s commitments to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The U.S. trade surplus with Brazil in 2024 amounted to approximately $7 billion in goods alone, and the surplus reached $28.6 billion last year when goods and services are combined, Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, noting that “this