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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial

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…

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Lula Rebukes Trump Over Bolsonaro Trial Interference Amid Rising US-Brazil Tensions

Lula Rebukes Trump Over Bolsonaro Trial Interference Amid Rising US-Brazil Tensions

Lula Rebukes Trump Over Bolsonaro Trial Interference Amid Rising US-Brazil Tensions Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly condemned remarks by former US President Donald Trump, who urged Brazilian authorities to cease their prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, labeling it a ‘witch hunt’. Lula asserted Brazil’s sovereignty, stating, ‘We won’t accept interference or instruction from anyone. We have solid and independent institutions. No one is above the law.’ Trump took to social media to defend Bolsonaro, claiming…

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