Trump, Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro
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The United States has launched an investigation into “unfair” trading practices by Brazil, escalating President Donald Trump’s spat with the world’s 10th-largest economy over issues including the criminal case against its former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil is Florida’s biggest international trading partner for buying what the Sunshine State sells, and tariffs might make orange juice prices soar.
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DPA International on MSNEx-Brazil leader Bolsonaro charged with destroying democratic orderFormer Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of being the main actor behind "the most serious actions to destroy the democratic constitutional order," according to an indictment. A 517-page document from Brazil's Attorney General's Office,
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India Today on MSNBolsonaro tried to incite insurrection and destabilisation, says prosecutorIf found guilty, Bolsonaro could face up to 12 years in prison for the coup attempt, with additional years possible for other charges. The Supreme Court justices will soon decide whether to convict or acquit him.
Following Trump’s 50% tariff hike on Brazilian goods, a decree creates fast-track process for countermeasures against countries targeting Brazilian interests.
Petra Costa's sobering new Netflix documentary depicts the hold evangelical Christianity has over far-right politics in Brazil.
As the largest supplier of coffee to the U.S., Brazil plays a critical role in the market—so if tariffs discourage imports, American buyers will have fewer low-cost alternatives to choose from. And with limited supply, prices aren’t likely to drop anywhere else either.
Donald Trump tried to settle a political score when he dragged Brazil to the center of his trade war. In doing so, he’s threatening the presidential chances of the man investors believe has the best shot at beating Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.