Donald Trump unleashed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, set to begin August 1, 2025, tying the move to Brazil’s prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro.
In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump has imposed a hefty 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, citing the South American nation’s treatment of its former President Jair Bolsonaro. The move, which many critics view as politically charged, is set to take effect from August 1 and has already rattled Brazil’s economy and political leadership.
Tariff Tied to Bolsonaro’s Legal Troubles
Breaking from usual protocol, Trump skipped the standard White House press release and instead issued a personal letter directly linking the new tariff policy to the ongoing trial of Bolsonaro. The former Brazilian leader is currently facing charges related to his alleged attempt to overturn the 2022 presidential election, which resulted in Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returning to power.
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