National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended Donald Trump’s newly unveiled 50% tariff against Brazil on ABC News' "This Week."

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The department's press secretary said it "has no interest in legitimizing an organization that has invited … architects of chaos abroad and failure at home."

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In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed about the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with steep tariffs.