
Trump's 50% Brazil Tariff Sparks Legal and Diplomatic Tensions
President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, citing retaliation for Brazil's treatment of Bolsonaro and other political reasons, while also stretching the legal limits of his emergency powers under IEEPA, which is currently being challenged in court. Critics argue the move undermines legal norms and could damage the credibility of U.S. trade policy.