President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 50-percent tariff on Wednesday on Brazilian products sent into the United States, citing the “witch hunt” against conservative former President Jair Bolsonaro, which he described as an “international disgrace.”

The tariff would go into effect on August 1.

“The judicial proceedings against those responsible for planning the coup d’état fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of Brazil´s Judicial Branch and, as such, are not subject to any interference or threats that could compromise the independence of national institutions,” Lula’s message read.

“In the context of digital platforms…

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