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President Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports, linking it to Brazil’s judicial actions against Jair Bolsonaro and rulings against US social media firms, thereby interfering in Brazil’s sovereignty. President Lula responded firmly, asserting Brazil’s independence, while the tariff could catalyze Brazil’s economic diversification and strengthen regional integration amidst rising tensions with the US.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: President Trump wants to charge Brazil extra money for things they sell to the U.S. because he doesn’t like some things happening in Brazil, but Brazil’s leader says they can make their own choices and won’t let anyone boss them around.
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