After several months of threats, Donald Trump finally took action. On Wednesday, July 9, the American president announced his plan to bring customs duties to 50 % over all Brazilian products exported to the United States, against 10 % currently. This measure, provided to enter into force from 1is August, was justified by the judicial situation of his ally, the former far -right president Jair Bolsonaro, now prosecuted and risk a heavy prison sentence.
Donald Trump exposed the reasons for his decision in a letter addressed to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and made public on social networks. “The way Brazil deals with ex-president Bolsonaro-a highly respected leader worldwide during his mandate, including by the United States-is an international shame. This trial should not take place. It is a witch hunt that must stop immediately! »»Cingle the Republican President.
In his letter, Donald Trump also denounces the “Insidious attacks” that Brazil would practice against “Free elections” et “Freedom of expression”pointing to the attempts of local justice to regulate social networks. “Please understand that the 50 % rate is much lower than what would be necessary to establish a fair playground between our two countries”insists the American president, who threatens to apply an additional 50 % of customs duties in the event of reprisals from Brasilia.
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