The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, effective August 1, in response to what President Donald Trump calls “unfair treatment” of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro, a key Trump ally, is currently on trial for allegedly plotting a coup to overturn his 2022 election loss. Background of the Dispute The … Continue reading US Imposes 50% Tariff on Brazil Amid Escalating Tensions