Some foreign firms are taking a similar stance in response to Mr Trump’s new levies. In April Ferrari added up to 10% to the price of its cars. Britain’s Ineos said it would charge more for its Grenadier off‑roader. Canon, a camera-maker, has warned dealers to brace for price increases.

Brazil’s inflation edged up in early July as US President Donald Trump threatened to slap the South American nation with punishing tariffs, further complicating the consumer price outlook for the central bank.

Brazil is scrambling to avert punishing 50% U.S. tariffs in a week's time, but high level talks are stalled and U.S. companies are reluctant to confront U.S. President Donald Trump over the issue, officials and industry leaders say.