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.

President Trump vowed to impose 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil, citing a "witch hunt" of Brazil's former president.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil starting Aug. 1. The massive new trade levy is partly in retaliation for the ongoing prosecution of the country's former president,