In the case of Brazil, the brand new reciprocal tariff took on a political facet, as a result of the Donald J. Trump administration has made some extent to assist former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, who’s a sufferer of judicial persecution by the Brazilian Supreme Court docket ‘overlords’ led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Trump has made no secret of his opinions concerning the ‘witch hunt’ towards Bolsonaro, and he has led his staff to exert most strain on the Brazilian Authorities and Judiciary.
Have a look:
Right here’s a private letter to Bolsonaro:
And eventually, the letter to socialist President Lula da Silva, asserting the 50% tariffs on the nation, primpted partly by the faux ‘coup’ prosecution againt Bolsonaro.
President Trump’s letter to the Federative Republic of Brazil pic.twitter.com/G8JATXGRqI
— Speedy Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 9, 2025
“Pricey Mr. President, I knew and handled former President Jair Bolsonaro, and revered him significantly, as did most different Leaders of International locations. The way in which that Brazil has handled former President Jair Bolsonaro, a Extremely Revered Chief all through the World throughout his Time period, together with by america, is a global shame. This Trial shouldn’t be happening. It’s a Witch Hunt that ought to finish IMMEDIATELY! … Due partly to Brazil’s insidious assaults on Free Elections, and the elemental Free Speech Rights of People (as recently illustrated by the Brazilian Supreme Court docket, which has issued a whole bunch of SECRET and UNLAWFUL Censorship Orders to U.S. Social Media Firms), I’m asserting a 50% TARIFF on all Imports from Brazil, efficient August 1, 2025.”
SO ALEXANDRE DE MORAES DOUBLES DOWN:
The Supreme Court docket Justice despatched the Federal Police to Bolsonaro’s home, they seized his units, cash, put him on an ankle monitor, forbid him to take to social media… the works.
So US immediately moved decisively towards Moraes and the opposite Supreme Court docket Justices, in addition to their members of the family.
“POTUS made clear that his administration will maintain accountable overseas nationals who’re liable for censorship of protected expression in america. Brazilian Supreme Federal Court docket Justice Alexandre de Moraes’s political witch hunt towards Jair Bolsonaro created a persecution and censorship complicated so sweeping that it not solely violates primary rights of Brazilians, but in addition extends past Brazil’s shores to focus on People. I’ve subsequently ordered visa revocations for Moraes and his allies on the courtroom, in addition to their quick members of the family efficient instantly.”
UPDATE:
In response to Tupi Report, the listing of individuals sanctioned:
Supreme courtroom Justices Alexandre de Moraes, Luís Roberto Barroso, Gilmar Mendes, Edson Fachin, Cármen Lúcia, Dias Toffoli, Cristiano Zanin and Flávio Dino.
Paulo Gonet Branco – Normal Council of the Republic.
Andrei Rodrigues – Director-Normal of the Federal Police, in addition to Head of the Cybercrime Division Fábio Schor.
Ricardo Lewandowski, Legal professional Normal.
Rodrigo Pacheco – Senator; former President of the Federal Senate.
NOTE: All relations, shut members of the family, and youngsters had been additionally included on the listing of sanctioned people.
Solely 3 Supreme courtroom ministers escaped the sanctions.
It’s the primary time in historical past that the Brazilian Supreme courtroom is sanctioned by a overseas energy.
