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Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil in retaliation for Bolsonaro trial, trade deficit

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – The 50% tariff targets Brazil amid accusations of unfair trade and political persecution of former President Bolsonaro, with the tax effective August 1, escalating bilateral tensions.

  • On Wednesday, President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for a 50% import tariff, linking the levy to Brazil’s treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
  • In response to Brazil’s handling of Bolsonaro’s trial and allegations of an assassination plot, Trump announced a 50% tariff citing political persecution.
  • The 50% tariff is the highest this week, prompting Brazil to retaliate and causing the Brazilian real to fall over 2% against the dollar.
  • Following the tariff announcement, Brazil summoned the U.S. chargé d’affaires, and Trump threatened higher tariffs if retaliation occurs.
  • Lula and officials held a meeting after Trump's tariffs threat, asserting Brazil's trade surplus and warning that tariffs could trigger reciprocal measures affecting economic stability.
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US President Donald Trump said he would impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing a “witch hunt” trial against the country’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is on trial in Brazil, accused of trying to overturn his 2022 election loss. He faces charges that include involvement in an armed criminal organization and attempting to violently overthrow the democratic rule of law. Trump has described Bolsonaro as a friend and previousl…

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