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

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Brazil over ex-president trial, despite trade surplus The U.S. exported more goods to Brazil than it imported, contradicting Trump's usual justification for tariffs.

Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.

In a post on his social media platform, Trump said he was levying a 50% tariff on Brazil, the world’s leading coffee producer, citing, in part, its treatment of former President Jair Bolsanaro.