Brazil’s Legal Battle Against Trump-Era Sanctions Raises Questions on Sovereignty and Fair Trade

In a move that exposes the deep fractures in international trade relations under recent U.S. policy, Brazil has hired the prominent American law firm Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP to legally counteract sanctions imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency. This development is more than a routine legal dispute; it signals an alarming trend where political motivations overshadow fair commerce and mutual respect between sovereign nations. When Political Retaliation Masquerades as Trade Policy The Trump administration’s decision to slap Brazil with an additional 50% tariff on many of its imports stands out not merely for its severity but for the clear...