Today in News History
On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1795, Financier James Swan pays off the $2,024,899 US national debt that had been accrued during the American Revolution. In 1850, Zachary Taylor, American general and politician, 12th President of the United States (born 1784) passed away. In 1863, American Civil War: The Siege of Port Hudson ends in a Union victory and, along with the fall of Vicksburg five days earlier, gives the Union complete control of the Mississippi River. In 1925, Ronald I. Spiers, American ambassador (died 2021) was born. In 1932, The state of São Paulo revolts against the Brazilian Federal Government, starting the Constitutionalist Revolution. In 1935, Daniel Edward Howard, 16th president of Liberia (born 1861) passed away. In 1955, Willie Wilson, American baseball player and manager was born. In 1955, Adolfo de la Huerta, Mexican politician and provisional president, 1920 (born 1881) passed away. In 1990, Rafael, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2012, Eugênio Sales, Brazilian cardinal (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Trump’s tariff war pushes Brazil’s trade towards China as US share hits record low
The US share of Brazilian exports fell to its lowest level since 1997 in the first half of 2026, while China widened its lead as the country’s top trading partner, according to the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil, whose report landed as Washington held public hearings on a proposed new round of tariffs against Brazilian goods. American buyers took 9.4 per cent of Brazilian exports between January and June, down from 12.1 per cent a year earlier and the smallest share in the chamber’s...
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