Trump’s Sanctions on Brazil: Political Vendetta Risks Long-Term American Interests
President Trump’s politically motivated sanctions against Brazil, defended under the guise of protecting a political ally, undermine decades of stable U.S.-Brazil relations and jeopardize America’s strategic position in Latin America.
President Donald Trump's recent decision to slap 50% tariffs on Brazil—the largest economy in Latin America—is not just an isolated trade dispute; it is a stark example of personal politics trumping national interest, jeopardizing one of the Western Hemisphere's most vital partnerships. Is Personal Loyalty Undermining America's Geopolitical Standing? Trump’s relentless defense of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro—his political kindred spirit facing prosecution for attempting to subvert Brazil’s democratic process—has moved Washington dangerously close to undermining international norms and sovereignty. By sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act, Washington has crossed a line. This act,...
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