Trump hoped his tariffs on Brazil would help Bolsonaro avoid accountability for his illegal attempt to stay in power in 2023. But they could have the opposite effect. The post Trump's Tariffs Against Brazil Have Divided Bolsonaro's Base appeared first on World Politics Review.

President Trump's tariff threat against Brazil to protect his ally, former President Jair Bolsonaro, has sparked political turmoil in the South American country.

Brazil's government on Friday downplayed the impact of the 50% tariff U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose on imports from that country, as leaders from both nations expressed a cautious willingness to negotiate in the future.