Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial WASHINGTON (AP) — In a move signaling a highly personalized approach to trade policy, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a steep 50% import tax on Brazilian goods, directly linking the tariffs to what he called a ‘Witch Hunt’ trial against Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro. The decision, posted on Truth Social, bypasses traditional economic justifications, instead emphasizing Trump’s solidarity with Bolsonaro, whom he considers a friend. The tariffs, set…