US Imposes Steep Tariffs on Brazil, Threatens India

The U.S. has imposed a 50 percent tariff on Brazil, the highest rate President Trump has applied to any country during his current term. This action follows threats made by Trump if Brazil did not drop charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally accused of orchestrating a coup attempt. The tariffs are seen as a significant escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and Brazil, and a direct challenge to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has resisted Trump's demands. Additionally, the U.S. has threatened India with a 25 percent tariff on its imports, citing trade barriers and India's dealings with Russia, aiming to pressure India into a trade agreement.