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Support for NPR and the following message come from the estate of Joan B. Kroc, whose bequest serves as an enduring investment in the future of public radio and seeks to help NPR produce programming that meets the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. President Trump's sweeping new tariffs are now in effect. NPR's Kerry Kahn reports that most of Brazil's exports got a reprieve, but there could be high costs for U.S. coffee and hamburger lovers. Only about 12% of Brazil's exports go to the U.S. Most analysts say its economy will most likely weather the hit. Last week, Trump exempted hundreds of Brazilian goods, including orange juice and aircrafts, but not Brazil's beef and coffee, which economists say Brazil will most likely be able to find alternative markets. Trump slapped Brazil with a 50% tariff, citing what he says is unfair political persecution of a

political ally, former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, facing charges of plotting a coup. In a tariff complaint with the World Trade Organization, Brazil claims the U.S. is flagrantly violating previously made trade commitments. Kerry Kahn, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro. President Trump says he's imposing 100 percent tariffs on imports of computer chips and semiconductors. There are exceptions for companies that build chip factories in the U.S. The president announced Wednesday that he's raising tariffs on Indian goods from 20, percent to 50 percent as punishment for buying Russian oil.

The U.S. Army says all five soldiers shot at Fort Stewart on Wednesday are expected to recover. From Georgia Public Broadcasting, Peter Bielo has the story. The Army says the victims were co-workers of the shooter, who was identified as 28-year-old automated logistics sergeant Cornelius Radford. At a press conference, Brigadier General John Lubas thanked local law enforcement and emergency services for their quick action. I would also like to thank the brave soldier. soldiers who immediately intervened and subdued the shooter, these soldiers without a doubt

prevented further casualties. Army investigators are still looking into a possible motive for the shooting, but Lubas says there is no evidence to suggest that the attack was motivated by extremist beliefs. The Army's primary focus, he says, is to care for the injured soldiers and their families. For NPR News, I'm Peter Beiello in Atlanta. South Carolina, Congresswoman Nancy Mays has thrown her hat into the race for governor. Here's May's speaking at a town hall last night in Myrtle Beach. I am Trump in high heels. I love what I am doing. I mean, he doesn't sleep. I don't do the McDonald's fried fish.

I can't. He's way healthier than I am. But I'm following his lead because he's set a good example. And no one will work harder for South Carolina than I will. Mays told the audience that she bleeds red, white, and blue. In Tennessee, Republican U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn says she's running for governor, next year. The Trump ally became the first woman to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate, and if elected Blackburn, would be her state's first woman governor. U.S. futures are higher in after-hours trading on Wall Street following Wednesday's games. This is NPR.

President Trump is sounding optimistic about meeting with his Russian counterpart in the near future. Trump did not mention any specific date and says that Vladimir Putin has disappointed him, in the past. The president is threatening to impose stiff sanctions if Russia doesn't reach a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine within days. A helicopter crash in Ghana has claimed eight lives, including those of two government ministers. Authorities say the helicopter lost contact while flying from a mining site in the southern region of the country, as NPR's Immanuel Akeemu reports. Ghana's defense minister Edward Omani Bama and the Environment Science and Technology Minister, Brahim Mohammed, were among those killed in the crash.

Ghana's Deputy National Security Advisor and three Air Force crew on board also died. Ghana's military had earlier said it lost contact with the helicopter as the chopper was headed to the mining town of Boise in the Ashanti region from the capital Accra. Five passengers and three crew members were on board. A spokesperson for Ghana's president has described the crash as a national tragedy. Emmanuel Akuatu, NPR News, Lagos. Band leader and pianist Eddie Palmieri has died at the age of 88. Palmieri released a string of albums during the 1960s and 70s

that views jazz and Afro-Caribbean beats to create a new style of Latin music. He is best remembered for his signature piano playing on songs such as Bilongo and La Balanga. On Asia-Pacific markets, shares are mixed up a fraction in Hong Kong. This is NPR News. This message comes from the Kresgey Foundation. Established 100 years ago, the Kresgey Foundation works to expand equity and opportunity in cities across America. A century of impact, a future of opportunity. More at Kresge.org.