Donald Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian imports has ignited a diplomatic clash with President Lula, who decried “tutelage” and vowed retaliation. Trump defends Bolsonaro amidst his trial for allegedly plotting a coup,

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that he will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States if President Donald Trump follows through on a pledge to boost import taxes by 50% over the South American country’s criminal trial against his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump’s new tariff letters have sent shockwaves across global markets as he targets 22 countries with tough new trade threats just weeks before the August 1 deadline. From close allies like Japan and South Korea to BRICS nations like Brazil and South Africa,

Donald Trump is increasing tariffs on various countries. Canada faces tariffs due to fentanyl concerns. Brazil is hit with tariffs linked to political issues. Copper imports also face new duties. Tariff letters are sent to over twenty countries.

President Trump's proposed 100% tariff on BRICS nations has stirred global controversy. Labeling the group as 'anti-American,' Trump faces backlash from BRICS leaders, who defend their vision of a multipolar world.

President Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on imports from countries aligning with BRICS. BRICS, originally Brazil, Russia, India, and China, was used to describe emerging economies.

President Donald Trump said he would not offer any extensions for the implementation of increased tariffs on many goods imported into the US, pledging that new rates would hit at the beginning of August.

The Indian rupee slumped on Monday as uncertainty about U.S. tariff policies resurfaced with President Donald Trump's threat of a fresh 10% levy on BRICS countries compounding pressure on the local currency alongside peers like South African rand and Chinese yuan.