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In July, as exporters braced themselves for the tariffs to come into effect, more than 180 Brazilian coffee firms registered to export to China.

The Home Office has braced itself for a wave of legal challenges from other councils over the use of hotels in their areas, fearing Epping's victory would set a precedent.

While Halimi felt powerless to do anything, his relatives in Afghanistan braced themselves for even worse.

As rumblings emerged that there probably would be a new southeast Los Angeles County congressional seat — later confirmed by the official maps released last week — political watchers braced for a full-on feeding frenzy.

Government ministers say they are braced for other councils to follow Epping's lead.