Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Brazil Over Bolsonaro Trial, Sparks Retaliation Warning
Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Brazil Over Bolsonaro Trial, Sparks Retaliation Warning In a significant escalation of international trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans just hours ago to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on goods imported from Brazil. The move, detailed in a recent social media communication, targets alleged “attacks” on U.S. tech companies and what Trump terms a “witch hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently facing prosecution for his alleged role in a…