Relations between the U.S. and Brazil deteriorated after President Trump sought to halt criminal proceedings against his right-wing ally in the country, former leader Jair Bolsonaro, by imposing steep tariffs on Latin America’s biggest nation.

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.

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Brazil’s foreign ministry has asked the highest representative of the US government in Brasilia to explain an embassy statement echoing President Donald Trump’s claims that former leader Jair Bolsonaro is facing political persecution,

Imposed 30% tariffs on Libya, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Algeria. Slapped 25% tariffs on Moldova and Brunei. Announced tariffs on Brazil to be unveiled today or tomorrow. With this, we come to an end of today's coverage of Trump's aggressive trade moves with global powers.

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