Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Brazil
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President Lula strongly opposed President Trump's tariff imposition. This was in response to Brazil's trial of Jair Bolsonaro. Lula affirmed Brazil's sovereignty and judicial independence. Trump criticized Bolsonaro's prosecution and threatened tariffs.
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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