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Trump Threatens Tariffs Amid Brazil's Political Turmoil

7/11/2025

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President Trump has issued a stark warning of tariffs starting at 20% on 22 nations, with Brazil facing a staggering 50% amid Bolsonaro's coup trial. Lula da Silva fiercely criticized U.S. meddling. Meanwhile, Petra Costa's documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," delves into the surge of evangelicals in Brazilian politics, mirroring the political landscape in the U.S.

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President Trump has issued a stark warning of tariffs starting at 20% on 22 nations, with Brazil facing a staggering 50% amid Bolsonaro's coup trial. Lula da Silva fiercely criticized U.S. meddling. Meanwhile, Petra Costa's documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," delves into the surge of evangelicals in Brazilian politics, mirroring the political landscape in the U.S.