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.

By citing Brazil’s judiciary and Jair Bolsonaro as reasons for the new tariff, Trump dragged the farm lobby into the fray. The idea of invoking Brazil’s Reciprocity Law—once celebrated—has come to be seen by many in the sector as a sign of government radicalism and failure to negotiate.