Trump, Brazil and tariff
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Critics say the tariff on Brazil could further erode the Trump administration's credibility as it pursues an aggressive trade agenda.
Brazil’s President forcefully rebuked Trump after the U.S. leader called the prosecution of Lula’s predecessor, Bolsonaro, a “witch hunt” and hiked tariffs on the Latin American nation.
Brazil believes it can withstand Trump’s 50 percent tariff, and aides to Lula say he is unlikely to shrink from a confrontation with the White House.
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Agence France-Presse on MSNWhy is Trump lashing out at Brazil?US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused the country's leftist leadership of orchestrating a "witch hunt" against his right-wing ally, former leader Jair Bolsonaro.
President Donald Trump has sent letters this week outlining higher tariffs countries will face if they don’t make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.
President Donald Trump pledged a 50% tariff on Brazil, accusing the country of carrying out a "witch hunt" against its former president.