🇺🇸🇧🇷 Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil
US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a tariff of up to 50% on exports from Brazil.
The measure will take effect on August 1 and was presented as a response to alleged "censorship orders" against US social media, as well as the legal proceedings against former President Jair Bolsonaro. Trump declared: "This is an international disgrace. This trial should not take place. It is a witch hunt that should end IMMEDIATELY!"
Trump also warned that any tariff increase by Brazil will be met with an additional 50%. However, he left open the possibility of reviewing the decision if the Brazilian government changes its tariff policy or other economic measures.
From Brazil, President Lula affirmed that Brazil is a sovereign country that will not accept being controlled by anyone. He called the idea of a trade deficit "false," arguing that the US has had a $410 billion surplus in goods and services over the past 15 years.
Regarding the legal case against Bolsonaro, Lula affirmed that it is the responsibility of the Brazilian justice system to prosecute those who planned the coup attempt.
