Brazilian President: No foreign interference in the judicial system will be accepted
Washington: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tax on Brazil’s government in an open letter, calling its attacks on US technology companies and the ongoing legal proceedings against former President Jair Bolsonaro political revenge.
Responding to Trump’s statement, Brazilian President Silva warned that if tariffs on Brazilian products are increased, it will be responded to with the same severity.
He added that no foreign interference in Brazil’s judicial system will be accepted.
Trump said in his letter that the new 50% rate is necessary to correct the serious injustices of the current government.
He has also indicated that he will order the US Trade Representative to launch an investigation into Brazil’s digital trade practices under Section 301, the same legal method through which the US has imposed import taxes in the past.
Trump strongly criticized Brazil’s court decisions against US social media companies, including orders to suspend accounts. These companies include Trump’s own company, Trump Media.
He reiterated his support for Bolsonaro, saying the case against him was an international embarrassment.
Trump also criticized the BRICS summit, calling it anti-American and threatening to impose an additional 10 percent tax on countries in the alliance.
