<p>Washington: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration will charge Brazil with a 50% tariff on products sent to the US starting August 1 while the Republican leader also expressed support for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.</p><p>Trump made his comments in a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The US president has also been critical of the BRICS countries, of which Brazil is a key part.</p><p>Trump's letter said the 50% tariff will be separate from all sectoral tariffs.</p>
<p>Washington: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration will charge Brazil with a 50% tariff on products sent to the US starting August 1 while the Republican leader also expressed support for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.</p><p>Trump made his comments in a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The US president has also been critical of the BRICS countries, of which Brazil is a key part.</p><p>Trump's letter said the 50% tariff will be separate from all sectoral tariffs.</p>